Category Archives: Local News

Harry Potter Night will be held at Eastern Illinois University's Booth Library and Tarble Arts Center on October 26th from 6 to 10 pm. This event will feature a trivia contest, costume contest, games,...

Night of Hope returns to Jackson Avenue Coffee in Charleston September 29th. Bid on silent auction items, enjoy live music by Motherlode and Big Blue Mountain and help support Hope of East Central Ill...

(Chicago, IL) -- llinois Senate Democrats are sending Governor Rauner a politically sensitive bill that would expand taxpayer-subsidized abortions. The bill would extend abortion coverage to state emp...

According to Larry Root, Utilities Superintendent, in Stewardson, the village will be flushing hydrants on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (September 27 - 39). Residents are advised to check their wate...

Springfield, IL - In response to Illinois' growing problem of more and more students attending college outside of the state and several public universities seeing steep enrollment declines, State Sen....

Five People Charged with Multiple Felony Counts Bloomington, Illinois Officials with the Illinois State Police (ISP) announce the arrest of five people for multiple felony offenses related to the mana...

McCain Says Doctors Gave Him 'Poor' Prognosis On Brain Cancer (Phoenix, AZ) -- Senator John McCain says doctors are giving him a "poor prognosis" in his battle against brain cancer. The Arizona Republ...

CHICAGO (Sept. 23, 2017) - Governor Bruce Rauner completed his 3rd annual "Governor's Ride to Springfield," supporting Illinois Veterans organizations and the Honor Flight of Illinois. The ride, which...

UPDATED: UPDATED: North Korean Official Accuses Trump Of Declaring War On North (New York, NY) -- A top North Korean official is accusing President Trump of declaring war on his country. Speaking in N...

A women's health fair will be held this Friday (9/29) at the Life Center of Cumberland County. Guest speakers will offer tips on healthy living, and attendees will receive an information packet as wel...