Category Archives: Local News

VW Recalls 679,000 U.S. Vehicles That Could Roll Away (Undated) -- Volkswagen is recalling 679-thousand U.S. vehicles with an electrical issue that could cause them to roll away. VW says to prevent ro...

Manhunt for armed suspect after shooting at NBA player's home (Sacramento, CA) -- Sheriff's deputies in Sacramento County, California are searching for a gunman after three people were left with injur...

Lake Land College honors nurses in pinning ceremony At the 2019 Lake Land College annual pinning ceremony, 45 graduating practical nurses received their pins. Lana Keigley, Charleston, received the Ma...

For Immediate Release On the road with Lincoln the lawyer On Aug. 29, presidential library takes closer look at Abraham Lincoln's years traveling judicial circuit SPRINGFIELD - Abraham Lincoln's years...

Raffle tickets are available for the Windsor FFA tractor restoration. You can win a restored Farmall 706. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20. Tickets are available from any FFA officer or member, or yo...

An Olney man was killed in a crash yesterday (August 22) on Route 130 in Richland County. Illinois State Police say 81-year-old Jesse Bromm's vehicle crossed the center line and sideswiped a pickup dr...

For Immediate Release Initial Numbers Indicate Historically Successful Illinois State Fair SPRINGFIELD, IL - The numbers for this year's Illinois State Fair continue to demonstrate a historically succ...

For Immediate Release - Press Release Illinois Resident Experiencing Respiratory Illness After Vaping Dies Number of respiratory cases in Illinois doubles SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Publ...

For Immediate Release - Press Release State of Illinois Recognized at CIO 100 Symposium with Innovation and Technology Award Mobile Case Management Application Brings Benefits for DCFS Field Staff Spr...

An Illinois State Police trooper was shot during the execution of a search warrant in the 1400 block of North 42nd Street in East St. Louis. The shooting occurred just before 5:30 this morning. The tr...