Category Archives: Local News

According to the Illinois State Police, troopers are working multiple crashes on I-70 in the area east of Casey and extending east of Marshall. One crash- westbound at milepost 150 (between Rt 1 and 4...

The Mattoon Knights of Columbus is having another gun raffle. The grand prize is a Browning Maxus Hunter 12 gauge shotgun, or $1,000 cash. Tickets are 1 for $3.00, 2 for $5.00, and 5 for $10.00. Reser...

Congressman John Shimkus is once again asking constituents to participate in his annual "Valentines for Heroes" program. The congressman's district offices will collect valentines for distribution thr...

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Lawrence and Crawford counties in Illinois through 4 p.m. this afternoon. * WHAT...Light snow. * WHERE...Areas along and east of a Robinson to Sumner line. *...

Three Beecher City men have been arrested on drug charges. According to the Altamont Police Department, 38-year-old Corey Hatfill, 34-year-old Blane Trexler, and 24-year-old Jeffrey Durbin were each c...

(Hollywood, CA) -- A female Hollywood icon will get a star on the Walk of Fame 40 years after her boyfriend got one. Minnie Mouse will finally get her place on the sidewalk on January 22nd, right in f...

Illinois Medicaid officials say they're reviewing new federal guidelines that would let states require "able-bodied" Medicaid recipients to work. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Servi...

Dave Feldhake, of Effingham has been recognized as an Official of the Year for Cross Country. To be considered for this honor, an official must first be nominated by an Officials Association recognize...

(Lansing, MI) -- A Michigan woman is counting her newfound fortune after a lottery ticket gift. The Macomb County woman did not want her name made public but says her family exchanges scratch-off tick...

(Queens, NY) -- The New York Mets are pitching rapper 50 Cent another chance to redeem himself at the mound. Back in 2014, the rapper threw a ceremonial first pitch way outside, not even close to home...