Category Archives: Local News

Election Judges Needed
Election Day in Illinois is now a state holiday. Hopefully, this gives you more time to vote and to volunteer as an election judge. Students are also welcome to learn firsthand how an election is cond...
Renee Fonner Oct 21, 2020

State Public Health Officials Announce COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigations to Take Effect in Regions 7 and 8 on October 23
For Immediate Release - October 20, 2020 State Public Health Officials Announce COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigations to Take Effect in Regions 7 and 8 on October 23 Elgin, Ill. - Governor Pritzker and the ...
Renee Fonner Oct 20, 2020

HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital Offers 5 Trick-or-Treating Alternatives
HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital Offers 5 Trick-or-Treating Alternatives (EFFINGHAM, IL) - HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital recommends more treats and less tricks this Halloween considering th...
Renee Fonner Oct 20, 2020

IDNR Sets Health and Safety Procedures for Deer Hunting at State Sites
For Immediate Release - October 20, 2020 IDNR Sets Health and Safety Procedures for Deer Hunting at State Sites SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced ...
Renee Fonner Oct 20, 2020

EIU’s Naming Committee Meeting Thursday, October 22
For Immediate Release - October 20, 2020 EIU's Naming Committee Meeting Thursday, October 22 (Charleston, IL) - Eastern Illinois University's Naming Committee will hold its first meeting of the 2020-2...
Renee Fonner Oct 20, 2020

EIU’s 2020 Alumni Award winners announced
For Immediate Release - October 20, 2020 EIU's 2020 Alumni Award winners announced (Charleston, IL) -Eastern Illinois University's Alumni Association has announced the recipients of the Charleston, Il...
Renee Fonner Oct 20, 2020 Eric Combs ’05, ’18, a middle school band teacher at Richland County Middle School in Olney, was named the 2020 Illinois Teacher of the Year by the Illinois State Board of Education. Photo submitted by Eastern Illinois University.

State Agencies Highlight Continued Need for Fire Safety
For Immediate Release - October 20, 2020 State Agencies Highlight Continued Need for Fire Safety SPRINGFIELD - In recent days, dry conditions and gusty winds have fueled countless fires destroying mil...
Renee Fonner Oct 20, 2020

Public Health Officials Announce 3,714 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease
For Immediate Release - October 20, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 3,714 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported ...
Renee Fonner Oct 20, 2020

Free Mental Health State Wide Program for All Youth 13 and Older
For Immediate Release - October 19, 2020 Free Mental Health State Wide Program for All Youth 13 and Older Health is an important part of 4-H. After all, an entire H is devoted to it! Just like exercis...
Renee Fonner Oct 20, 2020

State Fire Marshal Encourages Everyone to Think Fire Safety when Decorating for Fall and Halloween
For Immediate Release - October 20, 2020 State Fire Marshal Encourages Everyone to Think Fire Safety when Decorating for Fall and Halloween Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Mars...
Renee Fonner Oct 20, 2020


