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Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) has implemented temporary visitor restrictions effective immediately. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has recommended the restrictions due to...

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Republic Services has revised their trash pickup day and now will be picking up tomorrow (Friday) instead of Saturday as previously announced. Please make sure your trash container is curbside sometim...

Richland County authorities are currently searching for an escapee. Nathan Ellison was court-ordered to report to the Richland County Sheriff's Office at noon on Tuesday. Upon arrival in the parking l...

State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) took the oath of office on Wednesday, January 8th, as lawmakers were sworn in during inaugural ceremonies commemorating the 104th General Assembly. Severin...

Captain Nathan Douglas, Commander of the Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9, announced the outcomes of the Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols conducted in Effingham and Wayne counties t...

The Edwards County Farm Bureau Foundation is offering a college scholarship. Applicants must be working towarsds an agriculture related degree in the sophomore, junior or senior level during the 2025-...

Construction is set to begin on a $3.15 million expansion of Dr. Kent L. Wattleworth Hall, which will accommodate Olney Central College's Radiography and Nursing programs.   A groundbreaking cere...

Following the recent winter storm, approximately 20 large trees are blocking the road to the Garden of the Gods in Shawnee National Forest. Additionally, several other trees are top-heavy and leaning ...

Illinois awarded more than $21 million Tuesday to improve healthcare infrastructure. The funds are part of the $200 million from the state's Healthcare Transformation Capital Investment Grant Program....