Category Archives: Local News

Love was certainly in the air Wednesday at Heritage Woods of Charleston. Two residents got engaged on Valentine's Day. Dave proposed to Judy at the Cupid Luncheon while the couple was being crowned as...

CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) today announced the creation of a toll-free sexual harassment hotline to provide resources to the public, including referrals to counseling and...

The Windsor Class of 2019 will be hosting a Vendor Binga Fundraiser on March 10, 2018. The event will be held at Windsor High School. Doors will open at 5:00 pm and the games start at 6:00pm. Tickets ...

Rural King has issued a recall on electric heated blankets and throws, which were sold in cream and brown colors in two sizes: 50 by 60 inches, and 84 by 90 inches. The blankets and throws were sold b...

The Charleston Fire Department was dispatched to 506 Monroe for a report of a structure fire at 1:46 this morning. Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy smoke conditions on the second floor. Crews res...

Here are some photos from the fire this morning in Charleston.  

Area firefighters are battling a blaze near the Charleston square this morning. The fire was reported around 2:00. Please avoid the area for now. We'll update you when more information is made availab...

The 9th annual Men Who Cook potluck for the Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois will be held February 24th at the Lifespan Center. You'll have the opportunity to sample the dishes prep...

The Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce will host a tax seminar March 1st from 7:30-9:00 a.m. CPA Jeff Haywood will be speaking on the upcoming changes for both personal and business tax returns. The ...

The U.S. Army Corps 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...