Category Archives: Local News

First Financial Bank will host a free Saturday Shred Day on Saturday, August 25 from 9am to 11am at their Charleston Banking Center location at 820 West Lincoln Avenue. Bring personal papers you no lo...

Two semi drivers were airlifted to Carle Foundation Hospital after an accident on I-70 near Effingham. According to the Illinois State Police, 38-year-old Moges Befekadu, of Tampa, Flora was traveling...

The Lake Land College Board of Trustees approved a new financial assistance program that guarantees full tuition and fees for students enrolling in a specialized workforce training partnership. The pr...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - A pair of new record were set at the 2018 Governor's Sale of Champions Tuesday night at the Illinois State Fair. Each year, this marquee event of the Ag Day festivities showcases t...

Effingham, IL - Illinois State Police District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, today announced activity and enforcement figures for the month of July. Troopers in District 12, which includes Clar...

For Immediate Release SPRINGFIELD, IL - Wednesday, August 15th is Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair. While Governor Rauner attends much of the Illinois State Fair, this is his day to host spec...

Chicago, Springfield, Rockford Lead Illinois' Opioid Help Calls (Chicago, IL) -- The Illinois Department of Human Services says five thousand people have called for help to the state's new opioid help...

Joe Biden Cancels On Illinois Democrats (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois Democrats need a new headliner for their big day at the State Fair. Democratic County Chairs' Association president Doug House las...

Governor Rauner Promises A Million Dollars For Fairgrounds Coliseum (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner looks to be the biggest donor yet to the Illinois State Fair's foundation. The g...

Central Illinois Woman Charged After Viral Animal Abuse Video (Clinton, IL) -- A central Illinois woman is looking at misdemeanor charges after a video of her grabbing a dog by the throat went viral o...