Category Archives: Local News

Hundreds Of Shell Casings Recovered From Texas Church Shooting
(Sutherland Springs, TX) -- Police say hundreds of shell casings have been recovered from the site of yesterday's shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs in Texas. In an evening press conference, F...
MyRadioLink Nov 06, 2017

Prospective students invited to Laker Visit Day
Visit Lake Land College and find out all the college offers at Laker Visit Day. The event will be held Friday, Dec. 1 in the Luther Student Center starting at 9 a.m. and will run until noon. The event...
Renee Fonner Nov 06, 2017

Revenue Announces Preliminary Guidance on Invest in Kids Act
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is announcing that general information regarding the Invest in Kids Act (IIK) (Public Act 100-0465), the recently enacted Illinois tax-credit sc...
Renee Fonner Nov 06, 2017

Rural King Acquires Cross County Mall
Rural King's acquisition of the Cross County Mall is complete. According to a press release, the company plans to move its store support center home office into the former Sears store. Rural King will...
Renee Fonner Nov 06, 2017

Texas Officials Say 26 People Killed In Yesterday's ShootingÂ
Texas Officials Say 26 People Killed In Yesterday's Shooting (Sutherland Springs, TX) -- Texas officials confirm 26 people were killed in yesterday's shooting at a church in Sutherland Springs. Freema...
Renee Fonner Nov 06, 2017

Santa Brigade Market & Breakfast
The 10th annual all you can eat pancake and smoked sausage breakfast will be held Saturday, November 11 in Strasburg. The sausage will be cooked by Doug Quast. The event will be held from 6-11 a.m. at...
Renee Fonner Nov 06, 2017

Lovington Soup Supper
The Lovington American Legion will host a soup supper on Veteran's Day, November 11th from 5pm to 7pm. It's all-you-can-eat for just $5.00. Veterans eat for free.
Renee Fonner Nov 06, 2017

Gov. Rauner declares harvest emergency
YORKVILLE (Nov. 6, 2017) - Gov. Bruce Rauner on Sunday declared a statewide harvest emergency to assist farmers and grain handlers who are grappling with the fallout of rain-related delays. Video and ...
Renee Fonner Nov 06, 2017

New After School Program Coming to Charleston in January
Starting January 4, 2018, The Salvation Army will offer an after school program with the First Christian Church in Charleston. The program is for kids pre-school through high school. There is limited ...
Renee Fonner Nov 06, 2017

Two Injured in Accident in Jasper County
Two people were injured in an accident early yesterday morning in Jasper County. Illinois State Police say 34-year-old Rebecca Wood, of Hidalgo was northbound on County Road 1200 East when her vehicle...
Renee Fonner Nov 06, 2017


