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New Security Policy at Sarah Bush Lincoln
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center announces a new security policy ... but it's just one of many recently added to the facility's handbook. News Watch's Drew Coffey spoke with hospital officials about what they're doing to maintain safety for patients, visitors, and staff. ... FULL STORY TEXT >>
A Sailor Killed in the Pearl Harbor Attack is Finally Home
On Saturday, April 20th, local community members were able to "Welcome Home" a World War II veteran after 82 years. News Watch's Matt Williamson has more on why this reunion was so special for one family. ... FULL STORY TEXT >>
Charles Darling Brown Identified After More Than 80 Years
A Douglas County community is preparing to welcome home a World War Two sailor killed more than 80 years ago. News Watch's Drew Coffey has more on a family's long journey and their search for closure. ... FULL STORY TEXT >>
Tipped Worker Minimum Wage Bill
Some proposed Illinois legislation may affect certain minimum-wage workers. News Watch’s Olivia Bennett has more on what this could mean for restaurants and those who work in them. ... FULL STORY TEXT >>
Library Safety Bill
A new law could soon do more to protect our local libraries and those who work there. News Watch’s Harrison Belsanti has more on what this could mean for smaller libraries like one in Charleston. ... FULL STORY TEXT >>
Measles Outbreak in Illinois
Nationally, more than 100 cases of measles have been reported, with more than half discovered in Chicago. News Watch's Drew Coffey reports on how the infection can be spread and precautions you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones. ... FULL STORY TEXT >>
Carle Foundation Hospital Hosts Donate Life Event
In 2022, more than 500 people and their families donated organs for transplant in parts of Illinois and Indiana alone. News Watch's Drew Coffey caught up with two of those families, to learn how their loved ones gave the gift of life to others, and how they're now sharing their stories with others. ... FULL STORY TEXT >>
Total Solar Eclipse in Marshall, IL
Millions across North America witnessed the moon block out the sun during a total solar eclipse today. Here in Illinois, people traveled to various hot spots across the state to see the fiery crescent, including Marshall Illinois. News Watch's Drew Coffey and videographer Aidan Grady traveled to Clark County to talk with not only local residents, but those who traveled several hundred miles. ... FULL STORY TEXT >>
Warbler Ridge Bat Habitat
An organization called Grand Prairie Friends is helping save a species on the brink of danger. News Watch's Drew Coffey reports on how a loss of habitat, and a global disease are causing numbers to dwindle. ... FULL STORY TEXT >>
I-70 Reconstruction Project
Crews are set to start the final stages of another construction project on Interstate 70 near Effingham. Over the years, several crashes, some of them deadly, have happened in those construction zones. News Watch's Matt Williamson and Drew Coffey spoke with local officials about the project and some new safety features being added. ... FULL STORY TEXT >>
Neoga School Board Special Meeting
Dozens of Neoga students showed up to a school board meeting in support of their music teacher. The matter has drawn attention in the community and led to an online petition. News Watch's Matt Williamson reports on how the community is responding to the Neoga School District's decision. ... FULL STORY TEXT >>