Category Archives: Local News

(Galveston, TX) -- The suspect in today's deadly shooting at a high school in Santa Fe is finished with his first court appearance. Dimitrios Pagourtzis was informed that he's being charged with capit...

According to a statement issued by Mattoon School District and Mattoon Police Department; around 2:07 p.m. Friday, May 18th a Mattoon High School student drove a small motorcycle down a hallway of the...

(Washington, DC) -- Flags are flying at half-staff to honor the victims of a deadly school shooting in Texas. President Trump issued a proclamation ordering public buildings and military bases to lowe...

Update: As of 4:34 p.m. All vehicles are cleared from the scene and all lanes are back open.   Earlier: According to an email from the Illinois State Police at 2:30pm on Friday, May 18th: Trooper...

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 ceremony honoring the late Corporal Raymond L. Williams will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Memorial Day at Beals Cemetery near Trilla. The Neoga High School graduate was killed in 1970 while serving in V...

For Immediate Release SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced an updated consumption advisory for sport fish caught in Illinois waters. These changes are the resu...

More Than 30 Injured When Two Buses Collide In Lincoln Tunnel (New York, NY) -- More than 30 people are being treated for injuries after two New Jersey Transit buses collided in the Lincoln Tunnel. Ne...

UPDATE: Gunman Shot After Opening Fire On Police At Trump Resort (Miami, FL) -- Police in Miami say a man who was yelling about President Trump exchanged gunfire with officers in the lobby of a golf r...

Illinois Senate Sends Governor Teacher Pay Plan (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner will decide if new teachers in the state should be paid more. The Illinois Senate yesterday approved...