Category Archives: Local News

Strasburg Liberty Post #289 American Legion Hosts Fundraiser The December Christmas Auction sponsored by Strasburg Liberty Post #289 of the American Legion will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, December ...

For Immediate Release - November 19, 2020 Illinois Department of Human Services Announces Statewide Assessment of Gambling Challenges and Addiction Treatment Needs Study will determine the extent of g...

For Immediate Release - November 19, 2020 Statewide Unemployment Rate Declines in October SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate...

The Virtual Trivia Night to benefit Special Olympics Illinois will host three online Virtual Trivia Nights. Support the athletes of Special Olympics Illinois, choose to play in one, two, or all three!...

CASA's Countdown to Christmas will feature a different prize every day from December 1st to 18th. Among the items to be given away: jewelry, wine, handmade Christmas decorations, gift certificates fro...

Moultrie County Health Department Confirms 10th COVID-19 Related Death SULLIVAN, IL, November 19, 2020 - The Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) regretfully confirms the passing of another reside...

A gun raffle to benefit the David Elzy Memorial Scholarship is underway. The grand prize is a Smith and Wesson .223 semi-automatic, with 30 + 1 capacity and six-position stock. Tickets are $10 each or...

For Immediate Release - November 17, 2020 The Rotary Food drive has been an extremely important event for our community over the last 25 years. We raise $10,000 plus 20,000 pounds of food each year. T...

For Immediate Release - November 19, 2020 Choose Wisely: Top Six Food Choices for Your Thanksgiving Plate (EFFINGHAM, IL) - With Thanksgiving approaching, many people are looking forward to enjoying t...

For Immediate Release - November 19, 2020 Illinois Department of Labor Urges Caution to Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in the Workplace Fall and Winter Months Pose the Highest Risk of Carbon Monoxide...