Category Archives: Local News

Lake Land College Dental Hygiene Clinic offers free services until August 1, 2021
Lake Land College Dental Hygiene Clinic offers free services until August 1, 2021 The Lake Land College Dental Hygiene Clinic will be offering free dental cleanings until August 1, 2021. Services will...
Renee Fonner Dec 07, 2020

Montrose Man Struck and Killed by Train
A Montrose man was struck and killed after the vehicle he was driving was hit by a train. According to the Illinois State Police, 63-year-old Pierre Menard was crossing the railroad tracks on South Ma...
Renee Fonner Dec 06, 2020 Tony Webster / CC
Jesse White Extends Closure of Driver Services Facilities until Jan. 5, 2021
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing that Driver Services facilities statewide will remain closed for in-person transactions until Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, due to the continuing COVID-1...
Dec 04, 2020

Editorial from Dr. Josh Bullock, Lake Land College President
For Immediate Release - Editorial The following is an Editorial from Dr. Josh Bullock, Lake Land College President. In recent years, colleges across America have developed comprehensive services for s...
Renee Fonner Dec 04, 2020 Photo submitted by Lake Land College.

Tunnel to Towers Foundation Pays Off the Mortgages for Five Illinois Fallen First Responders
For Immediate Release Tunnel to Towers Foundation Pays Off the Mortgages For Five Fallen Chicago First Responders Mortgage-payoffs are in honor of 2020 Season of Hope Campaign which is delivering 36 m...
Renee Fonner Dec 04, 2020 Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation

Santa Claus Coming to Town
Santa Claus will arrive at his house on the courthouse lawn in Effingham at 4:00pm, Saturday, December 5, 2020. You're encouraged to drive by and give him a welcome wave until 5:00. The first 250 kids...
Renee Fonner Dec 04, 2020 Matt Leyva / CC

EZ Care Clinics Become Respiratory Centers
For Immediate Release EZ Care Clinics Become Respiratory Centers Appointments Now Required (Paris, IL.)- Effective Monday, December 7, Horizon Health's EZ Care clinics in Paris and Marshall will becom...
Renee Fonner Dec 04, 2020

Public Health Officials Announce 10,526 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
For Immediate Release - December 4, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 10,526 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 10,526 ne...
Renee Fonner Dec 04, 2020

Salvation Army National Commander Red Kettle Challenge Friday, December 4, 2020
Salvation Army National Commander Red Kettle Challenge Friday, December 4, 2020 Today, Friday, December 4th from 2pm to 6pm is the Salvation Army National Commander Red Kettle Challenge. Lt. Nate with...
Renee Fonner Dec 04, 2020 The Salvation Army USA

Joe's Pizza and Pasta of Effingham partners with United Way of Effingham County
For Immediate Release Joe's Pizza and Pasta of Effingham partners with United Way of Effingham County Joes Pizza and Pasta of Effingham is donating $1 to United Way of Effingham County for every froze...
Renee Fonner Dec 03, 2020


