Category Archives: Local News

Man Critical After Being Shot In Head (Springfield, IL) -- A man is in critical condition after being shot in the head in Springfield. The shooting happened while the victim was driving west on Old Ro...

Child Hit By Car After Chasing Ball Into Road (Loves Park, IL) -- Police say a seven-year-old was hit by a car after chasing a ball into the road in Loves Park. Authorities say the child was hit by an...

The American Red Cross is urging all eligible donors of all blood types to give now to help patients facing trauma and other life-threatening situations. A blood drive will be held today (Saturday, Ju...

(Washington, DC) -- President Trump says a deal has been reached with Mexico, and tariffs won't be taking effect on Monday. On Twitter, Trump remarked that Mexico has promised to take measures to redu...

For Immediate Release IEMA Outlines Tips to Help Kids Cope with Disaster SPRINGFIELD - Protecting your family is at the forefront of every parent's mind when dealing with any disaster, including a flo...

For Immediate Release IDNR Reminds Holiday Revelers to Leave Fireworks Displays to Those Who Are Licensed and Trained SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is remindi...

Join the race to help save lives by donating blood today (Friday, June 7th) at KC Summers, until 6pm. They are calling on the help of the community to help with Battle of the Bumpers. It takes just a ...

For Immediate Release - Press Release from the Mattoon Police Department Wal-Mart Incident 5/31/19 Bank Robbery Suspect On Friday May 31st at 3:32 p.m. Mattoon police were dispatched to the Wood Fores...

The Arcola VFW will be disposing of worn, tattered or torn American flags at 10 a.m. on June 15th. Flags need to be dropped off no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 14th at the Arcola Public Librar...

Opening Statements In Christensen Trial Set For Next Week (Urbana, IL) -- Opening statements in the murder trial of Brendt Christensen are expected to begin in the middle of next week. Jury selection ...