Category Archives: Local News

Springfield, IL - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Merit Board is currently processing applications for Cadet Class 130, which is tentatively scheduled to begin in October 2019. In order to be consider...

For Immediate Release Illinois Officials Stress Need for Safety with Transportation of Chemicals SPRINGFIELD - Following a significant anhydrous ammonia release in Lake County last week, Illinois offi...

Measles Outbreak Climbs (Washington, DC) -- More than 700 cases of measles are reported in 22 states. The CDC says that figure breaks a 25 year record for the highly contagious illness. Measles was co...

From the National Weather Service: Periods of Heavy Rainfall Expected Tuesday into Wednesday Evening FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... The National Weather Ser...

Illinois Continues Push To Boost Vaccination Rates (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois is continuing its efforts to boost vaccination rates in the state as a measles epidemic continues to spread. This year,...

Parents Of AJ Freund Appear In Court (Woodstock, IL) -- The Crystal Lake parents accused of killing five-year-old AJ Freund will likely enter pleas to murder charges next week. JoAnn Cunningham and An...

New Information Released On Death Of Girl By Alleged Abuse (Normal, IL) -- New information is being released about the death of an eight-year-old girl as the victim of alleged abuse. Cynthia Baker, al...

Wet Weather Causing Farming Delays (Champaign County, IL) -- Wet weather is causing delays for farmers. Planting season is on the horizon and fields are too wet to get equipment out to do the job. Ano...

Navy Recruit Dies During Boot Camp (Great Lakes, IL) -- The Navy is releasing more information about a recruit who died during boot camp in Great Lakes, Illinois. A spokesperson says 18-year-old Kelse...

Illinois State Budget Hinges On Certain Bills To Be Passed (Springfield, IL) -- Lawmakers are back at the Capitol with a deadline to pass a budget in about a month. Leaders say bills including the leg...