Category Archives: Local News

Illinois' U.S. Senators Both Want Robocall Crackdown (Washington, D.C.) -- Illinois' two U.S. senators both want your phone to ring less. Senator Dick Durbin and Senator Tammy Duckworth last week wrot...

Illinois: 300-Thousand Real IDs Issued (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois is well ahead of the deadline to get people new drivers licenses and state ID cards. The Illinois Secretary of State said late last...

Illinois Looking For Vape Sickness Stories (Springfield, IL) -- If you've gotten sick after vaping, the state of Illinois wants to talk to you. The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday said ...

Most People Dressed As Lincoln In One Place Record Attempt (Lincoln, IL) -- Dozens of Abraham Lincolns gathered in Lincoln to try to set a world record. The participants traveled in from as far Tennes...

Lawmakers Calling For Stricter University President Severance Laws (Springfield, IL) -- Lawmakers in Springfield are calling for stricter laws regarding severance payouts for university presidents. Un...

Pumpkin Queen Potential Contender To Succeed Rep. Shimkus (Keenes, IL) -- A family pumpkin farmer is emerging as a contender to succeed outgoing U.S. Representative John Shimkus in the 15th Congressio...

Decatur Police Investigating Spree Of Shootings (Decatur, IL) -- Decatur police are investigating a spree of five shootings in less than 24 hours. The latest shooting happened yesterday afternoon on N...

For Immediate Release Lake Land College to offer series of grant writing courses Lake Land College is offering a series of grant writing courses: Grant Writing 101, Grant Proposal Development and Gran...

Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Lincoln IL 435 AM CDT Fri Sep 20 2019 ILZ038-042>046-051>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-211100- Champaign-Christian-Clark-Clay-Coles-Craw...

Registration open for EIU's spring 2020 Disney internship (Charleston, IL) - Eastern Illinois University has announced that registration for an internship with Disney's theme parks has opened for the ...