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Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a senior Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement in reaction to Houston, Texas-based Dynergy's decision to shut d...

Dynegy Closing Two Southern Illinois Plants (Houston, TX) -- Dynegy is closing two of its plants in southern Illinois. The electric utility company announced plans to shut down coal-fueled units at th...

Judith Ann "Judy" Daily, age 73, of Rural Windsor, Illinois passed away Monday evening, May 2, 2016, in her residence. Judy was born June 1, 1942, in Chester, IL, the daughter of William and Reba (San...

(Springfield, IL) -- Illinois lawmakers are discussing a bill that would provide more funding for higher education in the state during the budget crisis. A measure that cleared a Senate committee yest...

A group of convicted child sex offenders are suing Illinois. The lawsuit accuses the state of enforcing statutes that prevent the plaintiffs from exercising their fundamental liberties. The statues pr...

Ronald Bernard Maxon, age 76, of Newton, Illinois, passed away at 2:05 AM - Monday May 2, 2016, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois. Funeral services celebrating Ron's life will be held a...

The Illinois State Police (ISP), District 12, will conduct Roadside Safety Checks (RSC) in Effingham and Fayette Counties during May, according to District 12 Commander, Captain Kelly Hodge. The ISP h...

Charleston High School is currently seeking donations in order to fund the assistant coach position for the CHS speech team. The amount needed to fund the position is about $2,200 dollars. Donations c...

During last night's meeting of the Charleston City Council, council members gave approval to eight tax increment financing (TIF) grant projects, including the Coles County Courthouse and Mac's Uptowne...

A cancer benefit for Michelle Searls will be held at the Mattoon Moose on May 21st. The night will include basket binga, a bags tournament, 50/50 drawing and food. Tickets are $12.00 in advance and $1...