Category Archives: Local News

The annual Coles County showdown returns August 8th! It's the Coles County Battle of the Badges, between the police, fire and Sheriff's departments! You can donate from 12pm to 6pm at the Burgess-Osbo...

Catholic Charities of Coles, Douglas and Edgar Counties will once again bring their truck with school supplies for children to several local areas. New school supplies and backpacks will be available ...

Smoking Is Banned In Public Housing (Washington, DC) -- Smoking is now banned in public housing. A nationwide ban went into effect Tuesday that prohibits smoking in or near public housing facilities. ...

The Coles County fair will start the Twilight Harness Racing at 5pm this afternoon (Wednesday, August 1) instead of 5:30pm. Officials say due to the number of races, they are moving the start time up ...

Deere Adds South American Sprayer, Planter Maker (Moline, IL) -- The big green family is getting a little bigger. John Deere yesterday announced that it is acquiring PLA, a South American company that...

Governor Signs Salary Transparency Law (Chicago, IL) -- Illinois taxpayers will soon have a better idea who is working where in state government. Governor Bruce Rauner yesterday quietly signed a new l...

Central Illinois Woman Recalls Lava Blast In Hawaii (Honolulu, HI) -- A central Illinois woman says she thought she was going to die on a Hawaiian tour boat. Jessica Tilton, from Washington, Illinois,...

Illinois Lawmakers Set Two Online Gambling Hearings (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois lawmakers are giving themselves some time to agree to a deal on online sports betting before they're set to return to ...

AFSCME: Governor Rauner Is Slow To Make Good On Raises (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois' largest public employee union says Governor Bruce Rauner is dragging his feet on their promised raises. The govern...

The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 9 o'clock this morning. Give yourself some extra time if possible. Please turn on your headlights so other drivers can see you with t...