Category Archives: Local News

Illinois House Votes Down Tobacco 21 Plan (Springfield, IL) -- It doesn't look like Illinois will be raising the age to buy cigarettes this year. The Illinois House last night voted against a proposal...

A benefit for Tristan Farris will be held June 24th at the Charleston VFW. They'll start with a poker run from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., followed at 3:00 by dinner, raffle and live music. If you're una...

A representative from State Senator Chapin Rose's office will be Arcola City Hall on May 31st from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You're invited to come by and discuss any concerns and ask questions. Appoin...

(Undated) -- A popular birth control treatment is being recalled over the possibility pills are incorrectly packaged. Drug-maker Allergan says hormone and placebo pills were out of order in a sample p...

Hero Teacher, Jason Seaman Downplays Heroism (Noblesville, IN) -- Jason Seaman may be the only person not calling himself a hero. The Noblesville West Middle School teacher, and former Southern Illino...

One person was injured in an accident near Effingham this morning. According to the Effingham County Sheriff's Department, a vehicle driven by Adriann Evans, of Effingham failed to stop at a stop sign...

According to a press release on the Effingham Police Department Facebook page, on May 26, 2018 the individual in the photo entered Walmart at 1204 Ave of Mid American in Effingham. The individual sele...

Scripps National Spelling Bee Begins Today (Washington, DC) -- The 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee begins today at National Harbor in Washington, D.C. More than 500 kids are competing this year for...

The Lake Land College Foundation announced that the Effingham Regional Growth Alliance Technology Scholarship is now available for individuals interested in the LaunchCode program. IT-LaunchCode offer...

According to a press release from Mattoon Police Department, Anthony S. T. Hensley, age 37 of Mattoon, was arrested on May 27th at 4:20 p.m. at Old State Village. He was charged with Burglary. The cha...