Category Archives: Local News

Due to the impending weather, the Village of Strasburg has rescheduled their Trick or Treat night - it will be held on Friday, November 1st from 6-8 pm

For Immediate Release Westbound I-70 lanes reopen ALTAMONT - The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 between Altamont and Effingham have reopened....

TRAFFIC ALERT - I-57 NEOGA - UPDATED Illinois State Police District 12 at 2pm on Wednesday, October 30, 2019: Lanes are open on I-57 southbound at milepost 177-5.   Illinois State Police District...

The Helen "Joyce" French memorial benefit will be held November 16th from 4:00-11:00 p.m. at the Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham. The evening will include live and silent auctions, food, ...

The Beecher City FFA alumni will host a quarter auction and soup supper at the Beecher City Kluthe Center this Saturday (11/2) starting at 5:00 p.m. On the menu: chili, potato soup, chicken noodle sou...

It's another School's Out Hang Out on November 11th (Veteran's Day) at Douglas-Hart Nature Center. "I Spy With My Eagle Eye" will allow participants to spot the difference between the raptors - eagles...

The Shelby County Sheriff's Department is asking for information regarding the theft a UTV and trailer that occurred yesterday afternoon between 3:15 and 4:30. The UTV is a red and black 2019 Polaris ...

Lake Crest Elementary and Oakland High School invites veterans and a guest to their annual Veteran's Day Breakfast and Assembly on Monday, November 11th. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. in the g...

Good Prospect Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Trilla will hold its fall gathering this Saturday (11/2) starting at 4:00 p.m. They'll have free games and food, including hot dogs and s'mores. They as...

Congressman John Shimkus said he is reconsidering his decision to retire now that the top Republican spot on the Energy and Commerce Committee will soon be up for grabs. Speaking to reporters yesterda...