The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is waiving day use fees at its boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at Lake Shelbyville for the day on June 16th, 2026. They've done so in honor of the agency's birthday, celebrating 251 years of work across the country. It's part of a nationwide effort where more than 2,800 USACE-ope...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is waiving day use fees at its boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at Lake Shelbyville for the day on June 16th, 2...

Rural King officially broke ground on a new site in Mattoon on Thursday morning, and there's a lot to unpack. During the grand reveal, a brand new and...

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag ...

SPRINGFIELD - Due to severe weather and storm-related damage sustained overnight, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has announced temporar...

The 2026-2027 Illinois FFA State Officer Team was elected Thursday, June 11 in Springfield. After an exciting morning election session, the following ...

A gift of $1 million has been made to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation, in honor of Eastern Illinois University Hall of Fame Member Ivan "Ike"...

A retired Navy veteran from Effingham is heading to San Antonio later this month to compete on one of the largest stages in the world of adaptive spor...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has awarded $495,000 in federal grants to 73 volunteer fire departments across the state through its 'Vol...

An Effingham man is behind bars today without bond, after police say he attacked someone with a machete on Sunday afternoon. The subject went on to ba...