Category Archives: Local News

Investigation Into Death Of Infant Girl (Clinton IL) -- Authorities are investigating the death of a four-month-old girl. Police responded Sunday morning to the 400-block of South Jackson Street. The ...

Jury Selection Complete For Christensen Trial (Peoria, IL) -- A jury is now seated in the Brendt Christensen trial. Christensen is charged with kidnapping and killing UI visiting scholar Yingying Zhan...

Once Pot Becomes Legal In Illinois, Some Records Can Be Expunged (Rockford, IL) -- Some marijuana possession convictions will be expunged once recreational cannabis becomes legal for adult use. Mariju...

Senators Squabble Over Border Security (Washington, DC) -- Senators are tangling over border security. Opening a hearing yesterday, South Carolina Republican Lindsey Graham said the southern border ha...

Zhang Estate Sues Christensen, Two UI Social Workers (Urbana, IL) -- The administrator for Yingying Zhang's estate is sung Brendt Christensen and two UI social workers for wrongful death and negligenc...

Neighbors, Friends Supporting Those Affected By Deadly House Explosion (Rapatee, IL) -- Family and friends are supporting those affected by a deadly house explosion in the Knox County community of Rap...

According to the Mattoon Community School District #2 Facebook, the Mattoon School Board has approved Tim Condron to be the next Superintendent over the district. The board reached this decision durin...

Tom Wright appointed Lake Land College Board of Trustees member The Lake Land College Board of Trustees appointed Tom Wright, Dieterich, to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Ann Deters, Eff...

For Immediate Release Lincoln Presidential Library now offering tours exploring historic romance between Abraham and Mary   SPRINGFIELD - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is of...

For Immediate Release Illinois Officials Caution Residents Recreating in Illinois Lakes or Rivers to be Aware of Blue-Green Algae SPRINGFIELD - As temperatures begin to rise, the Illinois Environmenta...