Category Archives: Local News

Aquafest will return to the Dam West Beach at Lake Shelbyville August 4th from noon to 4:00 p.m. The beach fee will be waived for the entire day to allow all beach users a chance to come out and enjoy...

The annual Dart for the Heart to benefit the Walk Family with medical expenses will be held August 25th, starting at 7:00 a.m. at the original Burger King in Mattoon. Cost is $25, if registered before...

PESOTUM - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 10 Commander, Captain Louis Kink, announces the ISP will conduct an Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) in Champaign & Macon Counties during...

(New York, NY) -- The line between U.S. professional sports league and gambling is getting thinner. The NBA became the first with an official gaming company sponsor. NBA Commission Adam Silver announc...

For Immediate Release CHICAGO - Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed legislation to bring greater transparency to state government finances, limiting the use of intergovernmental agreements to end the longt...

For Immediate Release SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking proposals through the Safe Routes to School program for projects that help children walk and bike to school. "E...

For Immediate Release PLAINFIELD - Gov. Bruce Rauner today signed legislation creating the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Commission. The commission will develop plans for celebrating the famous road's ...

It's a live televised celebration of the City of Oakland! If you want big fun in the small town, you need to be there, this Friday, August 3rd from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Free swimming at the Oakland Pool ...

For Immediate Release (EFFINGHAM, IL) - Lung cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers worldwide, claiming more lives yearly than breast, colon and prostate cancers combined. It is estimat...

For Immediate Release ELMHURST - Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law today a bill to protect prescribing medical authorities from civil or professional liability when a police officer delivers an epinep...