Category Archives: Local News

The Salvation Army Red Kettle kick-off will be November 15th from 6:00-9:00 A.M. Please stop by and help them reach this year's goal of $65,000. You"ll get a complimentary doughnut from County Market ...

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...

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the completion of the new Illinois 89 bridge over the Illinois River at a ceremony to dedicate the structure as the "Illinois Valley Veterans Memori...

(Undated) -- Daylight Saving Time comes to an end this weekend and firefighters are issuing their usual reminder. They say changing the clocks is a good time to check the batteries in your smoke alarm...

(Undated) -- An organization called Pizza to the Polls is literally feeding democracy. Americans are predicted to turn out to polls on Tuesday's midterm election in record high numbers, which means th...

Here's a look at local sports, starting with playoff football: High School Playoff Footbal Highland hosting Mattoon : (49-13) Concord Triopia: 42, vs. Arcola: 0 FINAL Downs-Tri-Valley vs Pana: (35-31)...

For Immediate Release Aerial Spraying for Bush Honeysuckle to Take Place this Fall Lake Shelbyville - Following up on last year's pilot program for aerial spraying of bush honeysuckle, Lake Shelbyvill...

For Immediate Release Special Events in November at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site LERNA, IL - Families looking for interesting activities regarding Illinois history are invited to visit the Li...

SPRINGFIELD, IL - As of October 29, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has received reports of 432 suspected cases of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) in white-tailed deer so far i...

For Immediate Release Lincoln Presidential Library to honor veterans with free admission, special event on Veterans Day SPRINGFIELD - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will honor vet...