Category Archives: Local News

The Charleston Community Band's final concert of the season will be tonight (July 12, 2018) in Kiwanis Park. Highlights will include selections from "Jersey Boys," along with "Battle Hymn of the Repub...

46th Annual American Legion Youth Police Camp Concludes SPRINGFIELD, IL - On June 24, 2018, the Illinois State Police Illinois (ISP) and the Department of the American Legion, in partnership with the ...

According to the Sullivan County (IN) Sheriff's Department, a man's body was found in the Wabash River last night. A boater found the body south of State Road 154. The body was a fully clothed white m...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCE ROADSIDE SAFETY CHECK RESULTS EFFINGHAM - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12 Commander, Captain Ristvedt, announces the results of a Roadside ...

The American Red Cross will have a community blood drive from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Tuesday (July 17) at the Arcola Center. For an appointment, call 1-800-RED-CROSS, or visit redcrossblood.org.

For Immediate Release SPRINGFIELD - As bats become more active, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding people to beware of potentially rabid bats and other animals. So far this y...

A president's death, the Great Chicago Fire and the deadliest tornado in American history top the list of Illinois' most heartbreaking moments, as chosen by voters participating in the Illinois Top 20...

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...

(Louisville, KY) -- The founder of Papa John's is resigning as Chairman after admitting to using racial slurs during a conference call. Forbes reported that John Schnatter made the offensive comments ...

Wednesday, July 11th and tonight was another match in the Mattoon American Legion Baseball Season. Check out tonight's final against Cumberland County: FINAL: Mattoon 9, Cumberland County 6