Category Archives: Local News

The water system in Assumption is back in compliance with IEPA regulations. Village officials say the most recent testing shows levels at 7.6, which is lower than the safety standard of 10 milligrams ...

Seventh Vaping Death Reported In Nation (Tulare County, CA) -- A seventh person is dead from vaping. The man had a lung illness related to e-cigarettes. He's the second death in California. The others...

An aide to Congressman John Shimkus will be available in Clay and Effingham counties next week to assist with any issues you may be having with federal government agencies. On Tuesday (9/24) the staff...

Judge Denies Motion To Raise R. Kelly's Bond (Chicago, IL) -- A judge is denying a request to increase music superstar R. Kelly's bond. The action happened today in Cook County Court. Kelly's current ...

CDC Activates Emergency Operations Center Over Vaping-Related Illnesses (Washington, DC) -- The CDC is activating its Emergency Operations Center in response to vaping-related illnesses across the U.S...

FCA Recalling Jeep Gladiator Models Over Driveshaft Issue (Detroit, MI) -- A recall of 2020 Jeep Gladiators will be coming from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The automaker says the rear driveshaft of nea...

Cokie Roberts Dead At Age 75 (Bethesda, MD) -- One of the greatest women in broadcasting history is being remembered for her love and kindness. The family of Cokie Roberts revealed she died today of c...

Child Safety Seat Check Event EFFINGHAM - Every day in America, too many children are riding in the wrong car seats or completely unrestrained. To help combat the issue, the Illinois State Police (ISP...

For Immediate Release National Farm Safety& Health Week to Focus on Grain Bin Safety SPRINGFIELD - Agriculture is such an integral part of Illinois that we sometimes lose sight of not only its imp...

Concerns About Gun Violence Rising In Decatur After Deadly Shooting (Decatur, IL) -- Concerns about gun violence are rising in Decatur after a deadly shooting. Christopher Stone was shot Saturday nigh...