Category Archives: Local News

Illinois 2019 Spring Wild Turkey Preliminary Harvest Totals 15,189 Birds SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois turkey hunters harvested a preliminary statewide total of 15,189 wild turkeys during the 2019 Spri...

For Immediate Release HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Shares Summer Swimming Safety Tips SHELBYVILLE, IL - Swimming is a great way to relax and beat the heat, but before you pack your towels and sunscreen...

Capital Plan Would Increase Beer, Liquor Tax To Fix Infrastructure (Lincoln, IL) -- A tax increase on beer and liquor is being proposed as a way to raise money to fix the state's infrastructure. Gover...

Farmers Being Hit Hard By Trade War On Soybeans (Peoria, IL) -- Illinois farmers are being hit hard by a continuing trade war on soybeans. Demand and prices for American soybeans have plummeted since ...

Former Southern Illinois U.S. Attorney's Affair Created Hostile Work Environment (Fairview Heights, IL) -- A newly released report says Southern Illinois U.S. Attorney Steve Wigginton's affair with a ...

One Hurt In Early Morning Shooting In Champaign (Champaign, IL) -- One person is hurt after a shooting in Champaign. The shooting happened early yesterday morning in the 500-block of East Vine Street....

Graduated Income Tax Proposal Moves Forward After House Panel Vote (Springfield, IL) -- A proposed graduated income tax plan is moving forward after an Illinois House panel vote. The Revenue and Finan...

For Immediate Release - National Weather Service Flash Flood Watch National Weather Service Lincoln IL 347 AM CDT Tue May 21 2019   The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Flash Floo...

For Immediate Release Lake Shelbyville Kids Fishing Tournament Lake Shelbyville The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is hosting a free fishing tournament for children 12 and under on S...

For Immediate Release Honoring Heroes Who Help Save Lives SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is celebrating National EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Week, May 19-25, 2019, ...