Category Archives: Local News

From Illinois State Police: Due to a traffic crash involving two truck tractor/semi-trailers in the construction zone on I-70 eastbound, traffic is currently being diverted to U.S. 40 at exit 82 (Alta...

Several streets will be closed for the Tour de Charleston this Saturday, June 1st. The closures will be in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Closures: -6th Street from Jackson Avenue to Polk Avenue -...

The Neal Center YMCA in Toledo is hosting a dedication and open house on Saturday, June 1st from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. You're invited to come and tour the new facility and enjoy refreshments. The Neal Ce...

A graduated income tax plan is gaining support as Governor J.B. Pritzker negotiates with Democrats. Pritzker recently agreed to back a task force to tackle Illinois' high property taxes in exchange fo...

A bill is headed to Governor J.B. Pritzker's desk that would require citizens to submit fingerprints to receive a Firearm Owners Identification card. The bill passed both chambers recently, which woul...

According to the Illinois State Police, a stalled tractor/trailer in the single lane road construction area has forced the closure of I-70 eastbound at milepost 89 (approximately 3 miles west of Effin...

Illinois is moving closer to legalizing recreational marijuana. The state Senate passed a legalization bill yesterday, sending it to the House for final action in the last two days of the session. The...

Flood warning for Crawford, Clark, Cumberland, Effingham, Jasper, and Shelby counties until 10:45am. Three to 7 inches of rain fell over much of this area Wednesday evening. Turn around, don`t drown w...

Admist Flash Flood warnings in our listening area tonight, Vandalia was struck with some damaging straight line winds and hail that heavily damaged the airport. Here are some pictures, courtesy of our...

Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Lincoln IL 527 PM CDT Wed May 29 2019 The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Western Crawford County in east cen...