Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release Back to School, Back to Work - But First Get a Permit SPRINGFIELD -- School either has or is about to start for Illinois students. Lots of those young people will do more than ho...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Illinois, east central Illinois, southeast Illinois and west central Illinois including Cass-Christian-Clay-Coles-Cumberland-Effingham-Jasper-...

For Immediate Release - Press Release Tyson Foods, Inc. Recalls Weaver Brand Ready-To-Eat Chicken Patty Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2019 - Tyson Foods In...

A reception for Miss Moultrie-Douglas Makenna Green will be held this Sunday (8/18) from 2:00-4:00 at the Arthur Community Building. The reception will include light refreshments and a silent auction.

For Immediate Release Illinois State Police Officer Injured Executing Warrant Downers Grove, IL - Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announce injury to ISP officer, which occurred on August 15, 201...

Broadband Internet Advisory Group Announced (Springfield, IL) -- Governor J.B. Pritzker's office is announcing the creation of a broadband internet advisory group. The 25-member council will help dete...

New License Plate Will Help Fund Pediatric Cancer Research (Springfield, IL) -- Governor Pritzker is signing a new law creating a new license plate to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer. L...

Life Sentence For Killing Of Danville Pair, Dumping Of Bodies (Danville, IL) -- An Indianapolis man is receiving two life prison terms for the killing of two people from Danville. Glen Torres was sent...

High Demand For New Champaign Affordable Housing Units (Champaign, IL) -- The demand for living spaces at a new affordable housing development in Champaign is way higher than the availability. Over ni...

According to the Superintendent for The Village of Ashmore, City water is temporarily shut-off due to some construction damage. Once the water is back, a boil order will be in effect until further not...