Category Archives: Local News

National Safe Boating Week is May 18-24 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois Conservation Police Officers (CPOs) are reminding boat operators to always drive sober and to wear life jackets - life-saving remin...

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the following counties through 8 p.m. CDT Thursday, May 16th: Clark, Coles, Crawford, Douglas, Edgar and Lawrence

According to a recent press release from Illinois State Police: Update (As of 3:00 p.m.): A westbound lane is open. Still proceed to use caution if approaching the area:   Earlier: Troopers are o...

A DUI enforcement campaign is underway in Mattoon. The Mattoon Police Department will be taking a no-excuses approach, writing citations day and night. Motorists and passengers not wearing their seat ...

Illinois leaders and public health advocates are aiming to stop the spread of HIV in Illinois by 2030. Governor Pritzker and health advocates outlined an ambitious plan yesterday called Getting to Zer...

Drivers are dealing with very bad roads in Illinois. A study conducted by TRIP shows the state's crumbling and congested roads are costing motorists more than 18-billion dollars a year in damaged vehi...

Governor Pritzker is vowing that changes are being made to fix the problems with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. His pledge yesterday came in response to the results of a repo...

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Dense Fog Advisory FOR Shelby, Cumberland, Clark, Effingham, Jasper, Crawford, Clay, Richland, and Lawrence counties until 8am. A Dense Fog Advisor...

Listener called this afternoon and she is looking for her dog! The Boxer-Greyhound Mix is Brindle, brown with black spots, they also have a white chest and white paws. Last seen in the Charleston area...

For Immediate Release Lake Land College Foundation honors donors at annual reception The Lake Land College Foundation recognized donors for lifetime giving at the annual Donor Reception on April 18. "...