Category Archives: Local News

District Officials Say No More Kangaroo Meat (Cheyenne, NE) -- A public school head cook in Nebraska embroiled in a controversy over the use of kangaroo meat in student meals is looking for a new job....

If you're traveling on I-74 near Bloomington (IL) over the next few weeks, keep in mind that the westbound on- and off-ramps at exit 120 are closed for construction. According to the Illinois Departme...

The Shelbyville VFW will host a children's Halloween party October 27th starting at 6:00 p.m. They'll have a costume contest, chili and hot dogs, and of course, all kids will get treats.

For Immediate Release EIU to offer four-Saturday French language program for youth (Charleston, IL) - Eastern Illinois University will offer La Petite cole, a four-week, Saturday-only French-language ...

Meteor Shower to Peak This Weekend This weekend will be a good time to make a wish on a falling star. The Orionid meteor shower will peak on Sunday night. Astronomers say you could see around 15 to 20...

Sports Betting Not Likely In Illinois Till 2019 (Springfield, IL) -- Gamblers in Illinois are likely going to have to wait till next year for legal sports betting. State Rep. Lou Lang, who will shephe...

Darin LaHood Likes Quincy's New Riverfront Plan (Quincy, IL) -- West-central Illinois' congressman says Quincy's plans for a new riverfront are just what the community needs. Congressman Darin LaHood ...

Questions Linger About Southern Illinois Body (Benton, IL) -- Investigators in southern Illinois say they're 95 percent sure about the identity of a decomposing body found back in August. But they're ...

Sports Betting Not Likely In Illinois Till 2019 (Springfield, IL) -- Gamblers in Illinois are likely going to have to wait till next year for legal sports betting. State Rep. Lou Lang, who will shephe...

Winnebago County Prosecutor Okay After Courtroom Attack (Rockford, IL) -- A prosecutor in Rockford will be okay after an alleged sex offender attacked her in court. Winnebago County deputies say Kenne...