Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release SPRINGFIELD - Illinoisans are now able to review and purchase health insurance coverage plans available on the Get Covered Illinois (GCI) website, the official health marketplace...

For Immediate Release CHICAGO - For the first time ever, all five championship trophies won by Chicago pro sports teams will appear together as part of the state's Bicentennial Birthday Party on Decem...

Sherman Police: Metal Blade Found In Halloween Candy (Sherman, IL) -- Police in Sherman are investigating after a local parent says they found what appears to be a metal razor blade in their child's H...

The Mattoon Santa Chase will be held November 17th. The half-marathon will start at 12:55 p.m. and the 5K begins at 1:00 p.m. To secure a race shirt, you need to register by November 5th. Go to mattoo...

SPRINGFIELD - The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is asking Illinoisans to take a few minutes this weekend to change and test the batteries in their smoke alarms while setting their clocks bac...

For Immediate Release Recreation Areas Temporarily Closed Lake Shelbyville - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Wolf Creek State Park will hold the 29th Annual Lake Shelbyville Deer Hunt for People ...

Volunteers are needed for Special Olympics Illinois' bocce competition this Saturday (November 3, 2018) at the Mattoon JFL complex. Available shifts are: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., which includes lunch a...

The holiday season is just around the corner and plans are well underway for the 20th annual Festival of Trees at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and home decor will...

Teen Craftivity will be held at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library for Middle and High Schoolers on Tuesday, November 13th, from 4:00-5:00pm. This month the event will be focused on autumn crafts....

SIU Doctor Releases New Study On Blood Transfusions (Springfield, IL) -- A new study by a doctor from Springfield suggests getting a blood transfusion could increase the risk of blood clots. Dr. Ruchi...