Category Archives: Local News

The Robinson man injured in a motorcycle accident Friday died from his injuries. Illinois State Police say 58-year-old Randy Cox failed to negotiate a curve on Route 33 near Oblong, flipped multiple t...

Goldfish Crackers Recalled (Norwalk, CT) -- Pepperidge Farm is recalling three-point-three million packages of Goldfish Crackers because of a possible salmonella risk. The company said it discovered s...

Mega Millions Jackpot Tops 500 Million, May Grow More (Springfield, IL) -- Don't be surprised by long lines at the gas station. Illinois Lottery officials yesterday said the Mega Millions jackpot topp...

President Trump Stopping In Granite City Thursday (Granite City, IL) -- President Trump is coming to Granite City this week. The White House says the president will be visiting Granite City Works Thur...

Governor Rauner Claims He Didn't Know About Cash Giveaway (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner says he didn't know a candidate for Chicago mayor was going to hand out over 200 thousand-...

Western Illinois Man Dead After Fall At Mount Rushmore (Keystone, SD) -- A western Illinois man is dead after a fall at Mount Rushmore. Authorities in Pennington County, South Dakota say hikers found ...

University Of Illinois's Latest Solar Project Delayed (Urbana, IL) -- The University of Illinois' latest solar project won't materialize til sometime next year. The Champaign News Gazette yesterday re...

More People In Illinois getting Sick With Stomach Bug (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois' latest stomach bug is spreading. The Illinois Department of Public Health yesterday said that more people have been...

Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site's annual bluegrass jam session will be August 12th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. While there will be no formal stage performances, all musicians are welcome to com...

Parents of Arcola cheerleader or football and volleyball players are asked to attend an informational meeting on July 30th at the junior high gym. You're also asked to bring the activity fee, a copy o...