Category Archives: Local News

If you live in, or plan on being in the Village of Gays tomorrow, Friday, Setpember 13, keep in mind they'll start oiling the streets at 6:00 a.m. Please make sure vehicles are off the streets.

For Immediate Release Prospective students invited to Laker Visit Day Visit Lake Land College and find out all the college offers at Laker Visit Day. The event will be held Friday, Oct. 11 in the Fiel...

Wrongful Death Suit Filed On Behalf Of Coles County Man (Coles County, IL) -- A widow is suing Coles County, the sheriff's department, and correctional officers on behalf of her late 49-year-old husba...

Illinois Health Professionals, Vaping Industry At Odds On Flavors Ban (Bloomington, KY) -- Illinois health professionals and vaping industry officials are at odds over a ban on flavored e-cigarettes. ...

Central Illinois Native Participates In 9/11 Wreath Laying At Pentagon (Washington, DC) -- A central Illinois native is helping honor the 184 people who died at the Pentagon on September 11th 18 years...

A Shelbyville man was injured in a motorcycle accident near Beecher City yesterday. According to the Illinois State Police, 61-year-old Randy James was traveling on Route 128 when he lost control of t...

For Immediate Release New additions and accomplishments for the Lake Land College Kluthe Center Since opening in 1995, the Lake Land College Kluthe Center, located in Effingham, has provided opportuni...

For Immediate Release 21st history conference for the 21st state SPRINGFIELD - For the 21st time, scholars will gather to share their research into the legacy of the 21st state, offering new insights ...

A Toledo man has was sentenced to four-and-half-years in prison today for his role in the death of Zachary Yocum, also of Toledo. 33-year-old Thomas Hill pleaded guilty earlier this year to involuntar...

GM Recalling Pickups, Full-Size SUV's Over Brake Issue (Detroit, MI) -- Brake issues are forcing General Motors to recall nearly three-point-five million pickup trucks and SUV's. The automaker says th...