Category Archives: Local News

Protesters Call For Emanuel To Resign Over Police Shooting (Chicago, IL) -- Protesters are calling for Mayor Emanuel to resign over a deadly police shooting last weekend in Chicago's South Shore neigh...

Father Of Waffle House Shooting Suspect Files Motion To Dismiss Lawsuit (Nashville, TN) -- The father of alleged Waffle House shooter Travis Reinking is trying to have a lawsuit brought against him by...

Tests Show Legionella At Another State Capitol Building (Springfield, IL) -- Another state of Illinois building has tested positive for the bacteria that causes Legionnaires disease. The Illinois Secr...

Moody's Holds Illinois' Credit Steady (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois' credit isn't getting any better, but it's not getting any worse either. Moody's Investors Service yesterday issued a new credit upd...

The EIU Champion For Our Champions golf outing will be played August 3rd at the Charleston Country Club. The day includes 18-holes with cart, along with games, prizes, dinner and a chance to bid on au...

Tonight's American Legion Baseball game of Mattoon against Lincoln has been suspended for the night due to weather. The game will resume at 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 20th with the score tied at 8. Charle...

UPDATE: Eight Confirmed Dead In Missouri Boat Crash (Branson, MO) -- Officials in Missouri say eight people are dead after an amphibious duck boat capsized near Branson. Stone County Sheriff Doug Rada...

Pesotum - During Illinois Speed Awareness Day this July 25th, the Illinois State Police is taking a proactive approach to promote safety for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists through enforcement an...

(Undated) -- The former U.S. airman whose radio show inspired Robin William's character in "Good Morning, Vietnam" is dead at 79. Adrian Cronauer died Wednesday from age-related illness in a Virginia ...

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the following counties until Friday, July 20th at 2:00 a.m.: Christian, Fayette, & Shelby Counties