Category Archives: Local News

According to the Charleston Police Department, arson is suspected in the fire that destroyed Mother's Bar. Not only did the fire destroy the bar, but also the apartments in the building, leaving eight...

The Hindsboro Civic Center's annual all you can eat fish fry is Saturday, March 10th, from 4pm to 7pm. In addition to fish, they'll be cookin' up chicken strips, shrimp and steak fries. Side dishes in...

The Mattoon Arts Council will host its first 2-D Art Show in March. The theme is "Art in Our Community." All artwork must be original, and artists can enter up to two works. Entries are due by Februar...

(Chicago, IL) -- Governor Rauner says the state will revisit the idea of transferring veterans out of the century-old state home in Quincy where Legionnaires' disease remains a problem. Rauner calls i...

(Wayne, NJ) -- Toys "R" Us plans to close another 200 stores following a disappointing holiday season. The latest belt-tightening will include layoffs for a significant part of its corporate staff. Ac...

Wednesday, February 21st and tonight on the court is more Regional action in Class 1A and 2A boys' basketball! Also tonight both the Lake Land Men and Women's teams play at John A. Logan. Boys' High S...

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the following counties through 9:00 a.m. CST Thursday, February 21st:Champaign, Christian, Coles, Douglas, Edgar, Macon...

Flags in Effingham County have been directed to be flown at half-staff in honor of Coroner Duane Guffey, who passed away last week. The order is effective immediately and will conclude at the end of t...

Lake Land College's Paramedical Services program recently received national accreditation from the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). CAAHEP is the largest progr...

Douglas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will have a drive-through taco salad lunch March 8th from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cost is $5.00. If you're unable to come by, they'll be offering free deliver...