Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release Gov. Pritzker Signs 'Illinois Works' Legislation, Bolstering Diverse Workforce on Capital Projects Chicago - As the state embarks on a historic $45 billion capital program, Gover...

Santa and his helper will be arriving by train at the Mattoon Depot Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 6:16 p.m. They'll be available for pictures, and the kid's wish lists, of course. Plan on getting the...

The history of horse racing in Effingham County will be presented by Altamont natives, Carl and Kurt Becker Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Effingham County Museum. There is no charge ...

For Immediate Release Horizon Health Announces Holiday Closures (Paris, Ill.)-Horizon Health announces the following clinic closures in observance of Christmas and New Year's: Tuesday, December 24 - C...

The annual Trojan Booster Club spaghetti supper will be Friday, January 10, 2020 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Charleston High School. Tickets are $7.00 and also include admission to the boys' basketball ...

One person died in a fire in Charleston this morning. According to Fire Chief Steve Bennett, crews were dispatched to 411 North 4th Street at 6:36 a.m. for a report of the fire with occupants trapped ...

"Frozen 2" Tops Again At The Box Office (Los Angeles, CA) -- "Frozen 2" continues to ice the competition at North America's box offices. The new Disney animated feature remains the top movie in the U....

Pelosi, Trump on Shortlist for Time Person of the Year (Washington, DC) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and President Trump are on the shortlist for Time Magazine's Person of the Year. Also on the list ...

Illinois Supreme Court Deciding Fate Of FOID Cards (Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois Supreme Court is deciding whether Firearm Owner Identification Cards are constitutional. Two cases heard by the Ill...

Couple Celebrates 70th Anniversary (Champaign, IL) -- A Champaign couple is recognizing a huge milestone in their marriage. Claude and Montrula Shelby celebrated their 70th anniversary this weekend wi...