Category Archives: Local News

Prairie Heart Foundation Promotes Local Giving Tuesday [Springfield] - With the approach of Thanksgiving, another celebrated day comes to mind - Giving Tuesday, held annually the Tuesday after Thanksg...

Month of Giving with Washington Savings Bank (Effingham/Mattoon, Illinois - November 25, 2020) Washington Savings Bank is giving back to their community with their new #MonthofGiving campaign which be...

Public Health Officials Announce 11,378 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Illinois surpasses 10 million COVID-19 tests SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 11,37...

For Immediate Release - November 24, 2020 Lake Land College is Accepting Nominations Lake Land College is accepting nominations for the Pacesetter Award, Retiree Wall of Fame, Distinguished Alumnus Aw...

For Immediate Release - November 24, 2020 HSHS St. Anthony's Foundation Promotes Local Giving Tuesday (EFFINGHAM, IL) - HSHS St. Anthony's Foundation has joined the global "Giving Tuesday" effort and ...

For Immediate Release - November 24, 2020 IDOT, Lyft offer free, sober rides during holidays Joining forces with police to extend ride-sharing credits in Sangamon County SPRINGFIELD - If driving over ...

For Immediate Release - November 24, 2020 Illinois EPA Announces Virtual Environmental Education Opportunities Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest and Dive In! Educational Resources Available Online for...

Glenn Hild Student Art Gallery honors former EIU dean, instructor (Charleston, IL) - Eastern Illinois University's Board of Trustees voted in its November meeting to honor former Art professor, depart...

For Immediate Release - November 24, 2020 Lithuanian Leaders Thank Local Congressman WASHINGTON - Lithuania's Seimas unanimously adopted a resolution last week honoring retiring Congressman John Shimk...

For Immediate Release - November 24, 2020 IDPH Offers Holiday Food Safety Tips SPRINGFIELD - While Thanksgiving and other holidays will look different for many of us as we forgo getting together with ...