Category Archives: Local News

Toyota Wiring Recall Includes 192,000 U.S. Prius Models (Undated) -- Toyota is recalling more than a million vehicles because of a wiring problem that could start a fire. The recall includes more than...

For Immediate Release Illinois Department Of Public Health Launches Targeted Vaccination Effort To Help Prevent Outbreaks SPRINGFIELD - In an effort to prevent hepatitis A outbreaks in Illinois, the I...

For Immediate Release Springfield, IL - Recognized by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce for his "special contributions in the defense of free enterprise, and the furtherance of economic opportunities f...

Cranberry Producers, Facing Glut, Again Ask To Destroy Some Crops (Undated) -- A group of cranberry producers is asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture for permission to throw out 25-percent of its...

FDA Warns People Not To Eat Honey Smacks Cereal (Atlanta, GA) -- The FDA has taken to Twitter to warn people not to eat Honey Smacks. It says the popular Kellogg's cereal has been linked to 130 confir...

SIU Sees Another Large Enrollment Drop, Chancellor Hopes For Turnaround (Carbondale, IL) -- Southern Illinois University's chancellor says he still expects a turnaround, despite another large drop in ...

South Central Continuum of Care has released its completed FY2018 CoC Application and Priority Listing. Both documents are available for viewing at www.scilcoc.org.

The 70th annual Clark County 4-H barbeque will be held this Saturday (9/8) from 11:00-7:00 at the Martinsville firehouse. Adult meals are $8.00 in advance, and $4.00 for kids aged 1-7. Carry-out and d...

Illinois Treasurer: Money Match Program Can Get You Money Easier (Urbana, IL) -- Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs says he wants to give you money, if the state owes you some. Frerichs yesterday announ...

Report: State Farm Agrees To 250 Million Dollar Campaign Settlement (Bloomington, IL) -- State Farm Insurance is ending a years-old battle over campaign collusion accusations. The Bloomington-based in...