Category Archives: Local News

The Windsor American Legion is selling raffle tickets to win a CZ 12 gauge shotgun with double hammers and double triggers. Tickets are $5.00 each and only 300 will be sold. Reserve yours at 246-7105.

Miss White County, Kelsi Kessler was crowned Miss Illinois County Fair Queen last night in Springfield. Miss Macoupin County, Maya Maracci was first runner-up, and Miss Effingham County, Shayna Philli...

The annual candle light walk along General Dacey Trail in Shelbyville has been moved to this Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Over 500 luminaries will be on the trail, and over 200 will ...

The South Central FFA chapter is having trivia night Saturday, January 25, 2020 in the high school cafeteria. Doors open at 5:00 and the contest begins at 6:00. It's $80 per team, with a maximum of ei...

Bill Proposed To Get Rid Of FOID Card (Springfield, IL) -- A new bill is being proposed to get rid of FOID cards. The bill was filed Monday by Representative John Cabello. It proposes the repeal of th...

Central Illinois Republican, Democratic Leaders Split On Progressive Tax (Springfield, IL) -- Central Illinois Republican and Democratic leaders are split on a proposed progressive income tax system. ...

Woman Found Dead Outside Friend's Home (Chrisman, IL) -- Authorities are investigating the death of a woman found outside a friend's home. Neva Martin was found unresponsive Saturday morning by a male...

Stricter Laws Could Bring An End To Local Gun Shows (Peoria, IL) -- Stricter laws could bring an end to local gun shows. New regulations went into effect last week that requires gun shops and dealers ...

Oak Park Democrat Don Harmon Elected State Senate President (Springfield, IL) -- Oak Park Democrat Don Harmon is the new Illinois Senate president. Harmon was elected yesterday to lead the General Ass...

U Of I Increases Tuition (Champaign, IL) -- The University of Illinois is increasing tuition for in-state students. The board of trustees voted Thursday to up rates for Illinois students. The increase...