Category Archives: Local News

Lawmakers Return To Springfield To Start Veto Session (Springfield, IL) -- It could be a very busy week in Springfield. Or Illinois lawmakers could just talk about the state's issues. Lawmakers are du...

Judge Drops Two Counts Against Former Congressman Schock (Urbana, IL) -- The case against Aaron Schock is a little smaller. A federal judge yesterday dismissed two counts against the former congressma...

Illinois AG Among Those Pushing Back Against National Concealed Carry (Chicago, IL) -- Illinois' attorney general is among those pushing back against a national concealed carry permit. Lisa Madigan ye...

Illinois Schools Get The Last Of Last Year's Money (Springfield, IL) -- School districts across Illinois are finally caught up with last year's state aid checks. The IllinoisComptroller's office yeste...

Illinois Included In Listeria Recall (Chicago, IL) -- If you shop at Meijer, Trader Joe's, or Walmart you'll want to check your fridge or pantry. Mann Packing of Salinas, California yesterday issued a...

PONTIAC (Oct. 23, 2017) - Gov. Bruce Rauner joined state Rep. Thomas Bennett at an event today recognizing Pontiac Chief of Police and U.S. Army veteran James B. Woolford and Kent McCanless, director ...

Bruce Rauner Launches Reelection Bid (Chicago, IL) -- Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is sticking with what got him elected the first time, a motorcycle and a promise of change. The governor announced ...

State Police Want Witnesses In Southern Illinois Officer-Involved Shooting (Carbondale, IL) -- The Illinois State Police are asking folks in southern Illinois to help them find witnesses to an officer...

The annual Green Creek Fall Brunch will be at St. Mary's Parish Hall in Effingham November 12th. Serving will be from 7:00 a.m. to noon. In addition to the meal, they'll have a bake sale, basket and q...

Leaf collection in Mattoon has begun and will conclude on December 15th. Leaves must be in 30-gallon paper yard waste bags. No Plastic Bags. Bags must be placed within ten feet of the curb of a public...