Category Archives: Local News

Tonight is opening night for High School Volleyball in the Postseason! Check out finals for area teams below! Class 1A: Arcola defeats LSA: 25-22, 25-21 CH/BC defeats Dieterich: 25-19, 25-8 Chrisman d...

Exploding Toilet Flushing Systems Recalled (Franklin Park, IL) - Nearly one and half million toilet flushing systems are being recalled. The systems, made by Flushmate, have reportedly exploded and in...

For Immediate Release See your idea in lights and improve safety on Illinois roads CHICAGO - Do you have a creative flair and an interest in helping to improve safety on Illinois roads? The Illinois D...

For Immediate Release Nominees sought for Illinois Route 66 Centennial Commission SPRINGFIELD - Illinoisans with an interest in history in general - and the Mother Road in particular - are encouraged ...

Honey Smacks To Return After Salmonella Scare (Battle Creek, MI) -- Honey Smacks is heading back to grocery store shelves. Kellogg's announced today the popular cereal will be made available in Novemb...

Winter 2018 Forecaster: Warmer, Drier For Illinois (Davenport, IA) -- Illinois, just like the rest of the Midwest, could see less snow this winter. NOAA came out with its winter prediction last week. ...

Illinois State Rifle Association Endorsing Governor Rauner (Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois State Rifle Association is putting its weight behind Governor Bruce Rauner. The association announced its e...

President Trump To Campaign For Mike Bost (Carbondale, IL) -- President Trump is coming to southern Illinois try and help Mike Bost get over the finish line in a tight race for Congress. Bost's campai...

Illinois' second football season starts this weekend. Over the weekend the IHSA, which oversees high school sports in the state, matched 256 high schools against each other for the state football play...

The 12th annual Veteran's Day Golf Scramble will be played at Cardinal Golf Course in Effingham. Tee time is 11:11 on 11/11. Proceeds will benefit the Effingham County Veterans Memorial and American L...