Category Archives: Local News

The Strasburg American Legion's Christmas auction will be this Sunday (12/2) starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Community Center. Auction items include: toys, tools, food items, yard ornaments, bicycles, ba...

The Greenup United Methodist Church will host a Christmas bazaar this Saturday (12/1) from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. They'll have homemade baked goods, including cookies by the dozen, Christmas decoratio...

O.J. Simpson's Ex-Manager Says He "Didn't Act Alone" (Undated) -- O.J. Simpson's former manager is releasing a new documentary about the infamous murders that claims Simpson had an accomplice. Norman ...

Democrats, Union Leaders Fill Governor-Elect Pritzker's Education Team (Chicago, IL) -- Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker's new Education Success Committee has six Democratic state lawmakers, three teacher...

Southern Illinois Man Charged In Three-Month-Old Son's Death (Marion, IL) -- Prosecutors in southern Illinois say they could file more charges against a man for the death of his three-month-old son. M...

Open House Next Month For New Quincy Vets' Home (Quincy, IL) -- We'll get a sneak peek next month at the plans for the new veterans home in Quincy. Planners are hosting an open house on December 18th ...

Illinois Lawmakers Return To Springfield For One Last Push (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois lawmakers are back at the Capitol for their final push of 2018. The focus is on the Illinois House, lawmakers y...

The Effingham County Humane Society will have a holiday open house, featuring pictures with Santa, December 1st from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Photo sessions are $20.00 each. For more information, pleas...

The Charleston Alley Theatre and the Mattoon Arts Council will be presenting "Ornaments: 6 Christmas Stories in One Act." This family friendly show will be presented in conjunction with Christmas in t...

ILLINOIS STUDENT ASSISTANCE COMMISSION ANNOUNCES 2019-20 ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS More Than 21,000 High School Students from 757 Schools Recognized for Outstanding Academic Achievement CHICAGO - The Il...