Category Archives: Local News

Update: As of 2:10 p.m. the right lane is back-open and the tire repair is completed. Earlier: According to the Illinois State Police, around 12:45 p.m. central, an over-sized load had a tire blowout ...

Trump: Iran Appears To Be Backing Down After Missile Strikes (Washington, DC) -- President Trump says Iran appears to be standing down after launching more than a dozen missiles at two Iraqi military ...

A Week Of Elvis Celebration (Memphis, TN) -- Elvis Presley's TCB Band will be back together to celebrate The King's 85th birthday. While today is his actual birthday, this event is planned for Gracela...

Cancer Death Rate Has Largest One-Year Drop Ever (Washington, DC) -- The cancer death rate experienced the largest one-year decline in history. According to the American cancer Society, the rate fell ...

DCFS Inspector General Report Shows Increase In Child Suicides (Springfield, IL) -- A newly released report by the DCFS inspector general shows that child suicides are increasing in the state. In fisc...

Illinois Republicans Reveal Spring Legislative Goals (Bloomington-Normal, IL) -- Downstate Republicans are discussing their 2020 goals while preparing for the next legislative session. Lawmakers are l...

Caterpillar Planning To Lay Off Employees (Peoria, IL) -- Caterpillar Inc. is planning to lay off employees. The company announced the temporary layoffs yesterday. Reports say the layoffs will apply t...

Update: Trump To Make Statement Wednesday After Iranian Attack (Washington, DC) -- President Trump says "All is well" after Iran launched missiles at two bases in Iraq where U.S. troops are stationed....

Hydrologic Outlook National Weather Service Lincoln IL 302 PM CST Tue Jan 7 2020   ...Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Potential Friday through Saturday... Between 3 and 5 inches of rain is expected f...

For Immediate Release Glik's Coming to the Cross County Mall A fourth-generation, family-owned retailer with more than 65 stores across 10 states will open its newest location in the Cross County Mall...