Category Archives: Local News

Widening and resurfacing work is scheduled to begin tomorrow (5/29) at the intersection of Westfield and Hutton Roads. According to the Coles County Highway Department, the work will stretch south on ...

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the counties of Coles, Douglas, Edgar, and Moultrie in Illinois until 6am. And a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the counties of Fountain, Park,...

After receiving a report of vehicles block a road south of Vermillion, the Edgar County Sheriff's Office discovered a large underage drinking party. 72 people were taken by bus to jail. In addition, t...

According to the Illinois State Police, 64-year-old Lawrence R. Gregory was southbound on Route 45 in Cumberland County at 2:39 this morning when his motorcycle left the roadway and came to a rest in ...

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in h...

Congratulations to the defending state champion Windsor/Stew-Stras Hatchets in their sectional Title! WMCI will have coverage of the super sectional on Monday. The final today was 8-1 over Meridian. I...

For Immediate Release Illinois public universities join to advocate for increased state support (CHICAGO, IL) - Eastern Illinois University is joining forces with its peer institutions across the stat...

For Immediate Release Montrose Blacktop to close May 28, Bridge replacement over Brush Creek south of Illinois 121 MONTROSE - The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that the Montrose Blac...

One person was air-lifted from a crash on the Dieterich Blacktop last night. According to the Illinois State Police, 44-year-old Andres Andino, of Effingham was northbound when he lost control of his ...

For Immediate Release State Officials Urge Illinoisans to have Multiple Ways to Receive Emergency Alerts and Warnings SPRINGFIELD - As families set out to enjoy a long holiday weekend, state officials...