Category Archives: Local News

Spring Storm Brings Snow and Wind Damage (Sangamon County, IL) -- A spring storm is responsible for leaving snow and damage behind in Sangamon County. The storm ripped through the county yesterday mor...

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with local health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...

For Immediate Release - CPSC Fisher-Price Recalls Rock 'n Play Sleepers Due to Reports of Deaths Recall Details Description: This recall involves all Rock 'n Play Sleepers. Remedy: Consumers should im...

For Immediate Release Gov. Pritzker Signs Collective Bargaining Freedom Act Springfield, Ill. - Making good on his promise to put Springfield back on the side of working families, Gov. JB Pritzker sig...

For Immediate Release - State Senator Chapin Rose's Office Rose passes legislation in response to 3 trooper deaths Springfield, IL- In the wake of 3 Illinois State Trooper fatalities in the first 3 mo...

As of 2:45pm on Friday, April 12, 2019: Due to a major water main break, the water has been shut off city wide in the village of Hindsboro. According to Jim Clifton, Hindsboro Water Operator, once the...

Mars Wrigley Offers Candy-Tasting Internship (Chicago, IL) -- Candy maker Mars Wrigley Confectionery is offering a candy-tasting internship. The paid position is similar to last year's "World's Sweete...

Bed Bath & Beyond Closing 40 Stores, Opening 15 (Union, NJ) -- Bed Bath & Beyond plans to close and open dozens of stores this year. The home goods chain said during an earnings call this week...

Man Wrongfully Convicted Of Chicago Murder Sues (Chicago, IL) -- A man who was wrongfully convicted of murder as a teen is suing the city of Chicago and a former police detective. Robert Bouto claims ...

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE MAKE ARREST IN FATAL CRASH THAT TOOK THE LIFE OF TROOPER BROOKE JONES-STORY Stephenson County State's Attorney's Office approves Felony Charges of Reckless Homicide and Operating...