Category Archives: Local News

The Findlay Fire Department has issued a burn ban until further notice for the entire fire district. This means that no outside open flames are permitted, including burning trash, campfires, burning l...

For Immediate Release - October 16, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 87,000 Tests Completed, 4,554 New Cases SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 4,554 new...

Entries are due by October 29, 2020, for the Mattoon Arts Council's annual Photography Show. This year's theme is "2020 Vision," so they're looking for your best representation for the year 2020. It's...

Monday, October 19, 2020, is the deadline to sign up for the Greater Effingham Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes' golf fundraiser. The tournament will be played October 24th at the Effingham Count...

For Immediate Release - October 16, 2020 Horizon Health Expands Orthopedics Team (Paris, Ill.)-Harish Kempegowda, MD, has joined the orthopedics team at Horizon Health, adding spine surgery to the com...

For Immediate Release - October 16, 2020 34 Illinois Counties at Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease Number of counties increases from 26 last week SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public He...

For Immediate Release - October 16, 2020 Statewide Unemployment Drops for Third Consecutive Month to 10.2 Percent SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today th...

For Immediate Release - October 16, 2020 IL Department on Aging Announces 2020 Senior Hall of Fame Inductees; Presents Governor's Engaging Aging Awards Over 600 attend Department's first-ever virtual ...

For Immediate Release- October 16, 2020 Illinois Department of Labor Stresses Importance of Properly Classifying Employees SPRINGFIELD - Employer misclassification of workers is a serious matter that ...

The Arcola VFW Auxiliary is taking orders for cinnamon rolls and patriotic face masks. Proceeds will be used to help pay for Christmas presents for local veterans in nursing homes and assisted living ...