Category Archives: Local News

Join us on Saturday, November 2, 2019 for a fun, family-friendly run/walk on the beautiful trails of Camp New Hope! Formerly the "Freaky 5k," the Trails of Hope 5k & 1 Mile Run/Walk is sponsored b...

The Arcola Senior Center will have a potluck lunch on October 18th. Seniors are asked to bring a dish to share. Lunch will begin at 11:30 a.m. Also, a representative from the Douglas County Sheriff's ...

The Strasburg American Legion Auxiliary is collecting items for Illiana VA, through Veteran's Day. The urgent needs are for gallon, quart and sandwich bags, body wash, lotion, cases of bottled water, ...

For Immediate Release Fall driving can get risky when deer get frisky SPRINGFIELD - With the onset of autumn, the school year is in full swing, pumpkin lattes are steaming - and Illinois deer are feel...

For Immediate Release IDOA Announces 2020 Dicamba Restrictions SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announced additional label restrictions for the 2020 growing season for t...

The Altamont Sports Boosters' annual fundraiser and dinner will be November 1st at Carriage House Event Center. The evening includes a meal, silent auction, DJ, and reverse raffle with a grand prize o...

An off-duty St. Louis County police officer was one of two people killed in a three-car crash that occurred last night near Smithton. Illinois State Police say 49-year-old James Ellis and 24-year-old ...

For Immediate Release Lincoln Presidential Library plans fun kids' activities about historic events SPRINGFIELD - Children have two great chances to explore history in fun, creative ways at events com...

For Immediate Release Hectic Harvest Can Be A Dangerous Time SPRINGFIELD - Harvest season is always hectic, but late spring planting this year will mean an especially busy time for farmers over the ne...

Blue Bell Issues Recall Because Of Possible Foreign Object Contamination (Brenham, TX) -- Blue Bell is recalling some of its ice cream because of possible contamination by bits of plastic. The Texas-b...