Category Archives: Local News

This Friday, November 13, 2020 is the deadline to enter two contests held in conjunction with Christmas in the Heart of Charleston. The Gingerbread House Contest and Winter Art Show, both open to kids...

For Immediate Release - November 11, 2020 Read Through the Holidays! The Charleston Carnegie Public Library invites the adults of our community to join us in Read Through the Holidays! This 4 week adu...

Coles County Health Department is saddened to announce the death of Two additional Coles County residents with COVID-19. We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends. ...

For Release Horizon Health Announces Thanksgiving Closures   (Paris, Ill.)-Horizon Health announces the following closures in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday: Thursday, November 26 - Clini...

For Immediate Release - November 10, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 12,623 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 12,623 n...

A road closure is in effect east of Robinson. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, the closure is Route 1 at the intersection of Route 33. Crews are making railroad cross repairs. T...

Moultrie County Health Department Confirms Eighth COVID-19 related Death SULLIVAN, IL, November 9, 2020 - It is with saddened hearts that the Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) confirms an eight...

For Immediate Release - November 9, 2020 State Public Health Officials Announce Additional COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigations to Take Effect in Regions 5, 7, and 8 on November 11 CHICAGO - Governor Pritz...

For Immediate Release - November 9, 2020 State Agencies Encourage People to Prepare for Winter Weather SPRINGFIELD - While the official start of winter is not for several weeks, those in Illinois know...

For Immediate Release - November 9, 2020 State of Illinois Joins Multi-State Effort to Lower Suicide Rates Among Veterans Through Mental Health Offerings and Preventative Services State announces $2M ...