Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release Gov. Rauner announces $1.5 million in Recreational Trails Program grants SPRINGFIELD - Gov. Bruce Rauner today announced nearly $1.6 million dollars has been awarded for recreati...

For Immediate Release Lake Land College Instructor Mike Rudibaugh Receives Prestigious Award Lake Land College Geography/Earth Science Instructor Mike Rudibaugh, Charleston, has received a prestigious...

The Casey-Westfield band will have a drive-through dinner Thursday (10/18) from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on the north side of the high school. Pork burger meals are $5.00; pork chop meals are $6.00; rib eye mea...

A resurfacing project gets underway in Charleston today, Tuesday, October 16, 2018. According to the public works department, a closure will be in place on Madison Avenue from 4th Street to 7th Street...

Four people were injured in an accident last night in St. Elmo. Illinois State Police say a Vandalia teen was backing out of a driveway when his vehicle was struck by 20-year-old Jenna Long, of St. El...

Walmart Cuts Earnings Outlook (Undated) -- Walmart is cutting its earnings outlook for fiscal 2019. The world's biggest retailer made the announcement today before its annual investors meeting. Walmar...

U.S. Steel Signs New Contract, Illinois Workers Included (Pittsburgh, PA) -- Steel workers in Illinois are among the thousands covered by a new contract with U.S. Steel. The company yesterday announce...

Rauner Promises Baby Steps And Better Communication In Second Term (Chicago, IL) -- Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner says he should have taken things step by step, and done a better job of explaining hi...

Three Illinois Kmart, One Sears Stores To Close (Moline, IL) -- The Kmart stores in Moline, Quincy, and suburban Norridge will be the next to close in Illinois. The company yesterday released its list...

Powerball, Mega Millions Jackpots Worth Almost One Billion Dollars (Springfield, IL) -- It's not just the Mega Millions jackpot. Illinois Lottery officials say the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots...