Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release Work on Illinois 316 bridge begins May 6 Repairs will require road closure CHARLESTON - The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that repairs to the bridge that carrie...

Police Arrest Juvenile Shooting Suspect (Charleston, IL) -- A juvenile suspect is under arrest in connection with a shooting over the weekend. Police say the suspect shot 20-year-old Trevor Pinkstaff ...

Governor Honors Synagogue Shooting Victims (Springfield, IL) -- Governor JB Pritzker is joining with people across the country in honoring the victims of a deadly synagogue attack. The shooting happen...

Judge, Christensen Discuss Mental Health Defense (Peoria, IL) -- Accused kidnapper and killer Brendt Christensen says he is on-board with his attorneys' decision to drop a mental health defense. Chris...

Illinois Deputies Cite Hundreds During Increased Enforcement Of Scott's Law (Undated) -- Hundreds across Illinois are dealing with citations as sheriff's deputies across the state stepped up enforceme...

Illinois Graduated Income Tax Package Advances To Senate Floor (Springfield, IL) -- A proposed Illinois graduated income tax package is moving forward to the Senate floor. The state Senate Executive C...

From the National Weather Service: Periods of Heavy Rainfall Through Wednesday Evening...   ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING AT 7PM... The Flash Flood Watch continues f...

Fayette County has been added to a current Tornado watch in effect until 3am tonight. Here is an update from the National Weather Service Forecast in Lincoln: 6:20 pm Update: Strong to severe thunders...

There are reports of more than a dozen tornadoes touching down and strong storms that are causing damage to a number of Midwest states. The danger is not over as tornado watches stretch from northeast...

Two State Troopers Help Deliver Baby Along I-57 (Chicago, IL) -- Two Illinois State Troopers are being lauded for helping deliver a baby on the shoulder of I-57 in Chicago. Authorities say Roland Watk...