Category Archives: Local News

The annual statewide tornado drill for severe weather preparedness week in Illinois will be tomorrow morning (3/6) at 10:00. The drill will be initiated by an ACTUAL tornado warning, with "test" wordi...

Two people were injured in an accident on Interstate 70 in Fayette County on Saturday. Illinois State Police say that a vehicle driven by 19-year-old Alivia L. Drew of Champaign was westbound in the p...

A residential fire damaged two Effingham homes on Saturday afternoon. The Effingham Fire Department was called to the fire on South Glenwood at 3:37 p.m., where they found two structure fires and two ...

The Kyle Updegraff Memorial Blood Drive will be held Wednesday (3/7) from 1:00-7:00 p.m. at the Ashmore Community Center. All blood types are needed, so please come out and give in honor of Kyle. To m...

A home sustained fire and smoke damage Saturday night in Charleston. The Charleston Fire Department was called to the scene at 308 North Seventh Street at 10:38. Crews encountered flames coming from t...

Congratulations to Country Financial Representative Renia Holley, of Neoga. She was presented with the District 8 "Vision Award" over the weekend. The award is given to reps who continue the company's...

Five people were injured in an accident at Route 121 at Coles Station Saturday night. According to the Coles County Sheriff's office, the collision involved vehicles driven by 29-year-old Adrienne Pow...

(Undated) -- Toy maker Lego is coming out with its first plant-based plastic pieces. Lego says it will manufacture some of its pieces from sustainable, plant-based plastic. The material will be source...

The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers is looking for student workers for the summer months. A variety of positions, paying $11.68 per hour, are available for graduating high school seniors and college stude...

The Charleston Carnegie Public Library's Astronomy Night will meet Tuesday, March 6th, at 7 p.m. in the library parking lot if this sky is clear. Telescopes will be set up for participant's use and gu...