Category Archives: Local News

Shelby County CEO will present a Murder-Mystery January 13th starting at 5:00 p.m. Only 250 seats are available, so reserve yours before it's gone. Head to their Facebook page for more information.

The P.E.O Christmas Walk will be this Sunday from 1:00-4:00 p.m. Six beautifully decorated Mattoon homes will be featured. Cost is $10.00 for those 12 and over. You can buy tickets at Mattoon Middle S...

(Chicago, IL) -- Governor Rauner says the Republican tax bill needs more work before he finds it acceptable. Rauner has refused to discuss specifics about the Senate bill that's heading for a vote, or...

From Illinois State Police: Update: As of 5:30 p.m. All lanes are back open for traffic use As of 4:50 p.m. a travel advisory has been issued for I-74 westbound near milepost 183.5. The right lane has...

Jim Nabors Dead At 87 (Honolulu, HI) -- Actor Jim Nabors is dead at the age of 87. Nabors played cheerful Gomer Pyle on "The Andy Griffith Show" and starred in his own TV Series "Gomer Pyle" in the 19...

Santa Claus is coming to the Findlay Fire station on Saturday, December 2, from 1 to 3pm. Bring the kids because gifts, snacks and hot chocolate will be provided to attendees. Also, Uphoff Studios wil...

Illinois is where the nation's greatest rivers meet. It's where the largest Native American city once thrived. Where the most trains cross and daily flights soar. Where automobiles and hard roads got ...

Springfield, Illinois - Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Leo P. Schmitz announces statewide activity results from the 2017 Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The Thanksgiving holiday travel period bega...

Rauner Applauds GOP Tax Reform Efforts (Springfield, IL) -- Governor Rauner is applauding GOP tax-reform efforts in Congress. Speaking to WJPF radio yesterday, the governor said he hopes the federal g...

Authorities ID Teen Killed In Crash Near Champaign (Champaign, IL) -- Authorities are identifying the Monticello teen killed this week in a crash near Champaign. The Champaign County coroner says 17-y...