Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release - October 27, 2020 This Halloween, don't be haunted by a DUI SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies...

For Immediate Release - October 27, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 4,000 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported ...

Douglas-Hart Nature Center in Mattoon will host a winter wonderland walk December 9th through 12th from 5:00-9:00 p.m. each night. The trail will be trimmed with pine trees, and will feature iconic sc...

Effingham County FISH will have its 16th annual Free Effingham County Thanksgiving Day meal on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Due to restrictions, there will be no congregate meal. It'll be pickup or de...

For Immediate Release - October 27, 2020 SBL Making Changes to COVID-19 Testing Sites and Procedures With colder temperatures and winter approaching, Sarah Bush Lincoln is making changes to its COVID-...

Two people from Terre Haute were injured in a multi-vehicle crash in Clark County, Monday morning, October 26, 2020. According to the Illinois State Police, a vehicle driven by 23-year-old Kathlene Be...

Arcola VFW Post 7862 and VFW Auxiliary are having a food drive to benefit local veterans. Call 460-0254 to schedule a front porch or driveway pick-up. Please place non-perishables in a bag or box. Don...

On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., the Effingham Public Library will offer a free online introduction to becoming a licensed daycare provider. Registration is required at effinghamlibrary.or...

For Immediate Release - October 26, 2020 Moultrie County Health Department Confirms Sixth COVID-19 related Death SULLIVAN, IL, October 26, 2020 - It is with saddened hearts that the Moultrie County He...

For Immediate Release - October 26, 2020 Pritzker Administration and IBHE Award GEER Grants to Nine Illinois Institutions to Recruit and Retain Students Most in Need SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Board o...