Category Archives: Local News

Congressman LaHood Not Picking Republican Candidate For Governor (Springfield, IL) -- He's not likely going to vote for a Democrat, but Congressman Darin LaHood says he's not sure who he's going to vo...

Former ISU President Now Illinois Higher Ed Chief (Springfield, IL) -- The man in charge of Illinois' higher education department has plenty of experience. The Illinois State Board of Higher Education...

U Of I Student Governor Wants New Mascot (Urbana, IL) -- There is a new push to get a new mascot at the University of Illinois. The Illinois Student Government met last night to talk about a resolutio...

Senator Demoted In Harassment Probe, Investigator To Be Hired (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois lawmakers are reacting quickly to allegations that at Chicago state Senator harassed a statehouse advocate. ...

Jeanne Ives Has To Amend Governor's Race Paperwork (Springfield, IL) -- The woman looking to challenge Bruce Rauner on the Republican ticket is having to start over again. State Rep. Jeanne Ives yeste...

Police Identify Suspect In Thornton Walmart Shooting (Thornton, CO) -- Thornton Police have identified the suspect in last night's deadly shooting at a Walmart. Authorities are looking for 47-year-old...

The Kid's Chess Club will meet from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on November 18th at the Mattoon Public Library. Open to 2nd through 8th graders, the club allows kids to play against other players of their own ag...

Entries are still being accepted for the Mattoon Veteran's Day parade. Line-up will be at 9:00 a.m. on November 11th, and the parade will begin at 10:00. A ceremony at Peterson Park will follow. Regis...

The Lincoln Heritage Chapter of Pheasants Forever will have its annual youth hunt November 11th at the Gossett Farm in Casey. Ammo and lunch will be provided. Kids will need to bring a valid hunting l...

(Los Angeles, CA) -- The Houston Astros are World Series champions for the first time in their history. They defeated the Dodgers 5-1 in Game Seven of the Fall Classic in Los Angeles. The Dodgers were...