Category Archives: Local News

Illinois Statehouse Democrats Want Away From Trump Voter Commission (Springfield, IL) -- Nearly two dozen Illinois Democrats want the state's election authority to walk away from President Trump's vot...

Illinois Is Looking To The Energy Future (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois' power companies and state regulators are trying to look into the crystal ball for the state's power needs. The Illinois Commerce...

Illinois' Amazon Pitch Due This Week (Chicago, IL) -- Illinois' bid for Amazon's second headquarters is due this week. The company is looking for a new home for 50 thousand jobs, and Illinois is one o...

It's Homecoming week at EIU! Tonight (Monday, October 16) is coronation at McAfee Gym at 7pm. EIU Homeco,ing continues with "Welcome to the Jungle" family fun night, Tuesday, October 17 from 5:00-7:00...

A semi driver is facing charges after large pieces of her load spilled on I-57 near Effingham causing a series of crashes that injured another truck driver. Illinois State Police say a tractor-trailer...

Lincoln Heritage Pheasants Forever will have another youth shoot this Saturday (10/21) from 8:00-10:00 a.m. at the Charleston Sportsman's Club. NRA and 4-H certified instructors will be on hand to hel...

Two people were airlifted from an accident south of Effingham Saturday. According to the Illinois State Police, 33-year-old Maie Michels, of Odin left the roadway, went through a ditch, and overturned...

(EFFINGHAM, IL) - Want to enjoy the beautiful fall weather and get in shape with others in a fun, interactive way? HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital will host their next monthly "JustWalk" Walk Wit...

On Tuesday, October 24th, the Charleston Carnegie Public Library will be hosting a Senior Social Group: called "FBI Frauds & Scams." Specialist, Brad Ware, will highlight common frauds and scams. ...

Don Sol Mexican Grill is going pink for a Breast Cancer Awareness month fundraiser. 10-percent of sales on October 27th will be donated to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Regional Cancer Center. Come support t...