Category Archives: Local News

(Undated) -- A tiny pacemaker the size of an almond is being tested to help infants avoid invasive chest surgery. Researchers are currently testing the prototype on pigs. Health officials believe the ...

(Palo Alto, CA) -- A 200-pound sea lion is making a surprise appearance outside the animal services office in Palo Alto, California. The sea lion was spotted Wednesday outside the Municipal Services C...

(Undated) -- Fossilized dinosaur proteins and burnt toast share similar chemical compounds. Scientists say under the right conditions, soft tissue from dinosaurs can be fossilized and during that proc...

Effingham County FISH is sponsoring the 14th Annual Effingham County Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Thursday, November 22nd at 11:30 a.m. at Cornerstone Christian Church. The free dinner is open to all Ef...

Illinois' governor-elect is backing away from a plan to raise taxes sooner rather than later. Newly elected Governor J.B. Pritzker yesterday told reporters in Chicago that he won't push for a temporar...

(Zhejiang Province, China) -- China is launching their first virtual news presenter. The state-owned Xinhua news agency said the computer-generated announcer presents news in English and Chinese. It's...

(Washington, DC) -- The President of the United States is about to bestow an honor on The King of Rock and Roll. Donald Trump has selected Elvis Presley as one of seven recipients of the Presidential ...

Here's a look at local sports, starting with playoff football:   Maroa defeats Tuscola @ Maroa (63-28) Kankakee bests Effingham @ Effingham (42-35) Later this evening, Taylor will host Rochester....

An investigation is underway regarding a possible social media post threatening violence at the Effingham High School pep rally today. The threats have not yet been found credible. Students have been ...

For Immediate Release Homegrown by Heroes Program Assists Veterans in Agriculture SPRINGFIELD, IL - As we honor our state's military veterans this Veterans Day, the Illinois Department of Agriculture ...