Category Archives: Local News

Usually in late December it's okay to issue a reminder about ice fishing safety. But a lack of ice is making this year's warning a bit more theoretical. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is...

Christmas Day Mega Millions Drawing Up To $320 Million (Undated) -- One lucky winner may become a millionaire on Christmas Day. The Mega Millions drawing is set for tomorrow and is up to 320-million-d...

Stocks Fall On Begining Of Holiday Trading Week (New York, NY) -- Stocks are closing sharply lower on an abbreviated trading day. At the closing bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 653 points ...

Veterinarians Offers Tips To Keep Pets Happy During Holidays (Lafayette, IN) -- Veterinarians say the holidays are a fun time for family and friends, but not for many pets. Cats and dogs, especially t...

Santa was just seen in Indonesia. He has delivered over 1.3 -Billion presents! We're following Santa Claus with our Consolidated Communications internet and with assistance from the good folks at NORA...

NY State Provides Funding Keeping Lady Liberty Open Despite Partial Shutdown (New York, NY) -- Despite the partial shutdown, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are remaining open. New York State i...

A benefit for Cheryl Pitman will be held on December 29th at the Toledo American Legion. The day will include a Jeep run, bags tournament, silent auction, pool tournament, DJ and pulled pork dinner. I...

Parts Of Illinois Could See Some Snow On Christmas (Davenport, IA) -- Some folks across the northern half of Illinois could see a little bit of snow on Christmas. The National Weather Service is expec...

Illinois State Police Stepping Up Holiday Patrols (Springfield, IL) -- Chances are you will see an Illinois state trooper on the highway over the next couple of days. The state police are in the middl...

Governor-Elect Pritzker Plans New Criminal Justice Agency (Chicago, IL) -- Illinois' governor-to-be is looking to change how Illinois deals with second chances for inmates. Governor-elect J.B. Pritzke...