Category Archives: Local News

St. Michael's School in Sigel will have trivia night on January 19th. Eight people per team, for $160, and you must be at least 21 years old. Food will be served for a free-will donation and drinks wi...

The Illinois Department of Public Health reported six new cases of hepatitis A within the past week among individuals at high risk for infection. On average there are 70 cases of hepatitis A reported ...

The annual Mattoon YMCA Survivor Challenge will begin January 12th. The 12 week fitness challenge consists of an increasing number of minutes to exercise each week, with the goal being 6 hours per wee...

AMBER ALERT Bentley Dutz (1 year) Last seen Dec 15, 2018 in Farmington, IL Vehicle: 2000 Ford Taurus, Gold Illinois license plate #AT70987 An Amber Alert is being issued for Bentley Dutz, male, white,...

For Immediate Release USDA to Measure Nutrient Management Practices of Illinois Farmers SPRINGFIELD, IL - Farmers should expect a survey in the mail in early 2019, as the United States Department of A...

For Immediate Release Lake Land College in Top 100 Ranking of Community Colleges Awarding Degrees to Minority Students Lake Land College is ranked among the Top 100 colleges in the country for awardin...

UPDATED: Threat Leads To Student Evacuation At Sandy Hook Elementary On Shooting's Anniversary (Newtown, CT) -- Students are being sent home for the day at Sandy Hook Elementary after a threat was rec...

SIU Downgrades Enrollment Expectations (Carbondale, IL) -- Leaders at Southern Illinois University's main campus in Carbondale are lowering their enrollment expectations. The school once had nearly 25...

Southern Illinois State Rep Pushing Resolution Condemning Statehouse Satanic Display (Springfield, IL) -- A southern Illinois state rep wants other lawmakers to go on the record against the Satanic ho...

Governor-elect Pritzker Travels To D.C., Meets With President (Washington, D.C.) -- Illinois' governor-to-be is spending some time in Washington D.C. Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker yesterday was in the ...