Category Archives: Local News

Zhang Family Reacts To Guilty Verdict (Peoria, IL) -- The Zhang family says the guilty verdict in the kidnapping and murder of their daughter is a victory, but won't bring Yingying back. Zhang's fathe...

Illinois Teacher Shortage Impacting Schools (Rockford, IL) -- The Illinois teacher shortage is set to affect classrooms across the state this fall. A survey by the IllinoisAssociation of Regional Supe...

Driver In Deadly Accident Turns Self In (McLean County, IL) -- Police say the driver wanted in a deadly McLean County hit-and-run accident has turned him self in. Jose Rodriguez went to authorities Su...

Illinois State Fair Adds Free Concert With Mystery Act (Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois State Fair is adding a free concert but the act remains a mystery. Officials announced the addition to the Gran...

(Chicago, IL) -- Newly-released police body-cam footage of Jussie Smollett shows the actor with an alleged noose around his neck. Chicago police have released around 70 hours of video footage and hund...

A short deliberation by jurors in Peoria resulted in Brendt Christensen being found guilty of kidnapping, raping, and murdering Yingying Zhang. It took under 90 minutes for the decision. Reports indic...

For Immediate Release The Legacy of 'The Great War' SPRINGFIELD - World War I resulted in millions of deaths and ushered in a new age of warfare. It also gave the victors a chance to remake the world ...

Trump Admin Imposes Tough New Sanctions On Iran (Washington, DC) -- The Trump administration is imposing tough new sanctions on Iran. Talking with reporters at the White House today, President Trump s...

For Immediate Release Opportunity for Lake Land College students to qualify for financial assistance On Wednesday, July 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Lake Land College Kluthe Center in Effingham will...

Walmart Baby Formula Recalled For Presence Of Metal Foreign Matter (Cleveland, OH) -- A baby formula sold only at Walmart is being recalled due to the "potential presence of metal foreign matter." The...