Category Archives: Local News
Total Loss due to Yesterday's Fire in Casey
The Studio III Dance and Tumbling Academy is a total loss following a fire yesterday morning. According to the Casey Fire Department, they were dispatched at 5:52 a.m. and found the building fully eng...
Nov 29, 2017
Teen Driver Killed in Rollover Crash
A Monticello teen was killed in a rollover crash on I-72 yesterday. According to the Illinois State Police, the 17-year-old girl left the roadway, struck a guardrail, crossed the center median and the...
Nov 29, 2017
NBC Fires Long-Time "Today" Host Matt LauerÂ
NBC Fires Long-Time "Today" Host Matt Lauer (New York, NY) -- Matt Lauer is out at NBC effective immediately over sexual misconduct allegations. An emotional Savannah Guthrie made the announcement thi...
Nov 29, 2017 David Shankbone / CC
Shimkus Staff Member Available Today
A member of Congressman John Shimkus' staff will be available for meetings in Greenup, Mattoon, and Tuscola November 29th. 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Greenup Village Hall; 1:00-2:30 at Mattoon City Hall; and...
Nov 29, 2017
Polar Express Showing in Windsor
The Windsor Student Council invites you to family movie night December 15th at the grade school. The Polar Express will be the featured film. Snacks will be available before and during the show. Pleas...
Nov 29, 2017
#Adulting at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library
#Adulting will meet in the Zone at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library on Tuesday, December 12th from 5:00-6:00, for ages 14-22. This meeting will focus on potted plants and spider plants and succu...
Nov 29, 2017
I-72 Fatal Traffic Crash Tuesday Afternoon
A fatal rollover traffic crash Tuesday afternoon claims the life of one and leaves another in critical care. According to preliminary details from Illinois State Police Traffic Crash Reconstruction Of...
Nov 28, 2017
Lawmakers Explore Legalized Pot
(Chicago, IL) -- State lawmakers are hearing testimony on the potential economic impact of legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois. Proponents say taxing and regulating recreational pot could ra...
Nov 28, 2017
FDA Warns "Bone Treats" Pose Danger To Pets
(Washington, DC) -- The Food and Drug Administration is warning dog owners to avoid store-bought "bone treats." The FDA says it has received nearly 70 reports of pets becoming ill and more than a doze...
Nov 28, 2017 Shane Adams / CC
I-72 Westbound is Back Open
From Illinois State Police: Update: As of 7:45 p.m. All Lanes are cleared on I-72 at mileposts 181 and I-57 ramps. The scene is clear Earlier: As of 5:25 p.m. I-72 Westbound is Shutdown from Champaign...
Nov 28, 2017
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