Category Archives: Local News

(Zhejiang Province, China) -- China is launching their first virtual news presenter. The state-owned Xinhua news agency said the computer-generated announcer presents news in English and Chinese. It's...

(Washington, DC) -- The President of the United States is about to bestow an honor on The King of Rock and Roll. Donald Trump has selected Elvis Presley as one of seven recipients of the Presidential ...

Here's a look at local sports, starting with playoff football:   Maroa defeats Tuscola @ Maroa (63-28) Kankakee bests Effingham @ Effingham (42-35) Later this evening, Taylor will host Rochester....

An investigation is underway regarding a possible social media post threatening violence at the Effingham High School pep rally today. The threats have not yet been found credible. Students have been ...

For Immediate Release Homegrown by Heroes Program Assists Veterans in Agriculture SPRINGFIELD, IL - As we honor our state's military veterans this Veterans Day, the Illinois Department of Agriculture ...

For Immediate Release Horizon Health Announces Thanksgiving Closures (Paris, Ill.)-Horizon Health announces the following clinic closures in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday: Thursday, November ...

Antibiotics Can't Kill The Common Cold Antibiotic Awareness Week November 12-18, 2018 SPRINGFIELD -Antibiotics save lives and are critical tools for treating a number of common and more serious infect...

Lake Land College Student One of Two Community College Students to Place at Annual Broadcasters' Awards A Lake Land College Radio-TV student was one of only two community college students to place in ...

Updated: Officials Blame Faulty Equipment For Active Shooter Scare At NC High School (Hampstead, NC) -- Officials in North Carolina say faulty equipment may be to blame for reports of an active shoote...

Breakfast with Santa will be held at the Hearts Rock Caf at Effingham High School from 7:00-11:00 a.m. on December 1st. Meals are $6.00 for adults; $4.00 for kids aged 3-12; and kids 2 and under eat f...