Category Archives: Local News

Illinois A-G Pushing Robocall Crackdown (Chicago, IL) -- Illinois is joining 38 other states in trying to crackdown on robocalls. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan last week said she's joining th...

Five More Days To Buy Obamacare Insurance (Springfield, IL) -- Time is running out to buy insurance through Illinois' Obamacare exchange. The deadline to sign up for insurance is Saturday. If you don'...

Normal West Girls Return Just Days After Deadly Wreck (Normal, IL) -- That the Normal West High School girls JV team lost on Saturday doesn't really matter. That they were able to play is the victory....

Old Rock Island Courthouse Closed (Rock Island, IL) -- The old Rock Island County courthouse is finally empty. County leaders say the last of the people who worked in the old building moved-out on Fri...

University Of Illinois To Open New Autonomous Technology Center (Urbana, IL) -- The University of Illinois is looking to get into the self-driving car field. The school last week announced it is creat...

Central Illinois Marine Missing After Sea Of Japan Crash (Tremont, IL) -- A central Illinois family is still waiting for word on their son, a missing Marine. Daniel Baker is still missing after that m...

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Dense Fog Advisory, which is in effect until noon CST today. A Dense Fog Advisory means visibilities will frequently be reduced to less than one qu...

(Undated) -- Large crowds of Santas are ready to spread some holiday on both coasts. They'll be roaming the streets of New York City today as SantaCon starts in Manhattan. SantaCon is the annual event...

(Undated) -- A big winter storm is expected to bring snow to the southern U.S. this weekend. Winter storm watches and advisories are in effect from New Mexico to North Carolina, where snow and ice cou...

The Christmas Store is coming to Strasburg once again...Liberty Unit #289 of the American Legion Auxiliary's Christmas Store has evolved into an Annual Cookie Walk with Christmas goodies for everyone....