Category Archives: Local News

CHICAGO-The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate decreased by -0.2 percentage point to 4.4 percent in April and nonfarm payrolls increased by +4...

Two juveniles face multiple charges after being arrested for setting fire to a garage in Brownstown. According to the Fayette County Sheriff's Department, the 10-year-old from Brownstown, and a 15-yea...

For Immediate Release Sarah Bush Lincoln programs received a boost through the generosity of WomenConnected, a women's giving circle within the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation. The group recently...

A road closure will be in place Monday (5/21) in Hutton Township. According to the Coles County Highway Department, the closure will affect Harmony Lane, which is about four miles southeast of Charles...

Thursday, May 17, 2018: According to the city of Sullivan (IL), Wyman and Tabor Parks in Sullivan will re-open today at Noon to pedestrians and vehicles.   Wednesday, May 16, 2018: According to t...

CHICAGO - This week, network television held their annual Upfronts to announce their respective 2018-2019 fall schedules. Illinois-based "Empire" (FOX) was among the renewed shows, as well as Wolf Fil...

The Charleston Masonic Lodge will have an all-you-can-eat breakfast this Saturday (5/19) from 6:30-10:00 a.m. Meals are $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for kids under 10. They'll be serving scrambled eggs,...

For Immediate Release Lake Shelbyville Kids Fishing Tournament Lake Shelbyville - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is hosting a free fishing tournament for children under 13 on Sat...

The 10th annual Chris Barker Memorial Tractor Drive and Show will be June 10th starting at TGM Elevator in Windsor. Sign-in begins at 7:30 a.m. and the drive takes off at 8:30. All makes of tractors a...

SPRINGFIELD -- Can you carry a tune? Are you known within your circle of friends for your karaoke skills? This year local talent will be showcased on the biggest stage at the Illinois State Fair. The ...