Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release Lincoln Presidential Library displays Gettysburg Address for anniversary of Lincoln's great speech SPRINGFIELD - To celebrate the anniversary of Lincoln's most famous speech, the...

For Immediate Release Lake Land College President Giving Thanks November Editorial: "As we enter the season of gratitude, please accept my sincere thanks for all you do for Lake Land College. Whether ...

For Immediate Release Horizon Health Plans Toy Drop-Off at Christmas Events Horizon Health has added Christmas in Paris and Christmas in Chrisman as drop-off locations for its holiday toy drive. New u...

The annual EIU Holiday Hustle returns December 1st. In addition to the 5K this year, they've added "Billy's Dash," in which children under ten will race Billy Panther around the castle and some obstac...

Instagram Removing Fake Likes And Follows (Undated) -- Instagram is cracking down on fake likes and follows. The social media platform announced yesterday that it will immediately get rid of fake like...

Gas Prices Low For Holiday Travelers (Chicago, IL) -- There's good news if you're heading home for the Thanksgiving holiday. It'll cost you less to fill the tank to get there. Triple-A says the averag...

Huge Jackpots Drive Record Illinois Lotto Sales (Springfield, IL) -- A lot of people wanted to win two-billion-dollars. Illinois Lottery officials say last month's record breaking Mega Millions and Po...

Illinois School Board Group Opposes Arming Teachers (Lombard, IL) -- Illinois' largest group of school board members is voting against arming teachers. The Illinois Association of School Boards voted ...

Barack Obama Urges Patience At Obama Foundation Summit (Chicago, IL) -- Former President Barack Obama is urging organizers and social innovators to be patient in their efforts for change. Speaking yes...

Forecasters Predicting Cold And Windy Thanksgiving Day Parade (New York, NY) -- Folks heading to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City may really have to bundle up. The temperature is ex...