Category Archives: Local News

EIU celebrates installation of new “We Are EIU” flagpole, Site intended to recognize the diversity of communities comprising EIU’s campus
For Immediate Release - October 9, 2020 EIU celebrates installation of new "We Are EIU" flagpole, Site intended to recognize the diversity of communities comprising EIU's campus (Charleston, IL) - A c...
Renee Fonner Oct 09, 2020

State Public Health Officials Announce Region 4 to Return to Phase 4 of Restore Illinois
For Immediate Release - October 9, 2020 State Public Health Officials Announce Region 4 to Return to Phase 4 of Restore Illinois After Coordination with State and Local Officials, Region Rate Drops to...
Renee Fonner Oct 09, 2020

Arthur-Atwood Lions Club Fish Fry
The Arthur-Atwood Lions Club will have a fish fry at Arthur United Methodist Church on October 17th. Meals include baked beans, coleslaw, applesauce, bread, drink and dessert. It's a free-will donatio...
Renee Fonner Oct 09, 2020

Sullivan Show Choirs Fall Revue
The Sullivan Show Choirs welcome you to their fall revue Saturday, October 10, 2020, through Monday, October 12, 2020, at the high school football field. Show times are 7:00 p.m. Saturday; 2:00 and 7:...
Renee Fonner Oct 09, 2020

Mattoon Cobra Softball Christmas Cash Lotto is Back
Mattoon Cobra Softball's Christmas Cash Lotto is back. Tickets are $10 each for 30 chances to win up to $2,550 cash. Daily cash prizes range from $25 to $500. There will be a winner every day in Novem...
Renee Fonner Oct 09, 2020

Greater Effingham Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes Virtual "Night of Champions"
The Greater Effingham Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes will have a virtual "Night of Champions" Tuesday, October 13, 2020 starting at 7:00 p.m. The event will feature an interview with Hall of Fa...
Renee Fonner Oct 09, 2020

Ameren Illinois Recognized for Safety and Storm Preparedness by National Weather Service
Ameren Illinois Recognized for Safety and Storm Preparedness by National Weather Service "Ambassador of Excellence" distinction given to fewer than 100 organizations in U.S. COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (OCTOBE...
Renee Fonner Oct 09, 2020 Heather Lowrey, emergency response specialist, and Larry Magelitz, manager, Crisis Management, display the "Ambassador or Excellence" award that Ameren Illinois received from the National Weather Service. Photo submitted by Ameren.

Public Health Officials Announce 3,059 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease
For Release - October 8, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 3,059 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,05...
Renee Fonner Oct 09, 2020

Lake Ridge Christian Church Trunk or Treat
Lake Ridge Christian Church of Paris invites you to their annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 6pm to 8pm. Drive thru the lot, check out the cool decorations and have candy deliver...
Renee Fonner Oct 09, 2020

First Human West Nile Virus Death in Illinois for 2020
For Release - October 8, 2020 First Human West Nile Virus Death in Illinois for 2020 SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human West Nile virus-related...
Renee Fonner Oct 09, 2020


