Category Archives: Local News

GMÂ Recalling Nearly Six Million Vehicles
GM Recalling Nearly Six Million Vehicles (Detroit, MI) -- General Motors is recalling nearly six million vehicles because of potentially dangerous air bags. The recall includes some Cadillac Escalades...
Renee Fonner Nov 23, 2020

Free COVID-19 Testing Available at State Mobile Testing Sites in Central Illinois
For Immediate Release - November 23, 2020 Free COVID-19 Testing Available at State Mobile Testing Sites in Central Illinois SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has several mo...
Renee Fonner Nov 23, 2020 sergio santos / CC

Public Health Officials Announce 8,322 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
For Immediate Release - November 23, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 8,322 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 8,322 new...
Renee Fonner Nov 23, 2020

Donate to the Food Drive to Win a XBox Series X and a 50-inch TV
Your donation could lead to a couple of great Christmas gifts from KC Summers Nissan Mazda in Mattoon. For every five non-perishable food items you donate to their Salvation Army food drive, you'll be...
Renee Fonner Nov 23, 2020

HSHS Illinois Hospitals Launch #MaskedMoms Initiative
HSHS Illinois Hospitals Launch #MaskedMoms Initiative SPRINGFIELD - Moms who work at HSHS Illinois hospitals are launching a grassroots #MaskedMoms effort to help slow the spread of COVID-19. It is co...
Renee Fonner Nov 23, 2020 While this initiative is starting with HSHS Illinois hospitals, all are welcome to participate. Graphic submitted by HSHS Medical Group.

COVID Testing is Available on Thanksgiving Day
For Immediate Release - November 23, 2020 COVID Testing is Available on Thanksgiving Day Several Carle-approved COVID-19 testing sites remain open to serve you on Thanksgiving with adjusted hours. Car...
Renee Fonner Nov 23, 2020

Lake Land College welcomes new interim vice president for student services
For Immediate Release - November 20, 2020 Lake Land College welcomes new interim vice president for student services The Lake Land College Board of Trustees appointed Valerie Lynch, Pana, as the inter...
Renee Fonner Nov 23, 2020 Valerie Lynch, Pana, interim vice president for student services. Photo submitted by Lake Land College.

Land of Lincoln Credit Union Will Close all Lobbies and Operate Drive-Up only Beginning Monday, November 30th
For Immediate Release - November 23, 2002 Land of Lincoln Credit Union Will Close all Lobbies and Operate Drive-Up only Beginning Monday, November 30th Decatur, Illinois, November 20, 2020 - Land of L...
Renee Fonner Nov 23, 2020

EIU awarded $1 million for Illinois Innovation Network Hub
For Immediate Release - November 20, 2020 EIU awarded $1 million for Illinois Innovation Network Hub EIU, Lake Land College partners in State initiative to support East Central Illinois job, economic ...
Renee Fonner Nov 23, 2020

Coles County Health Department Announces One Additional Death of an Individual with COVID-19
(Charleston), IL - Coles County Health Department is saddened to announce the death of One additional Coles County resident with COVID-19. We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the fami...
Nov 19, 2020


