Category Archives: Local News

(Chicago, IL) -- Mayor Emanuel is joining mayors from the region to call for an override of Governor Rauner's changes in the school funding bill, SB-1. Mayor Emanuel stood with about a dozen members o...

Researchers Say They're Close To Peanut Allergy Cure (Undated) -- A cure may be near for peanut allergies. A study published in "The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health" finds that a new therapy being ...

A Lake Land College Representative will be visiting local libraries on a regular basis to meet with people interested in learning more about options available at Lake Land. Lake Land College Director ...

Rauner To Sign Immigration Legislation (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois is about to become a sanctuary state. Governor Rauner's office yesterday said the governor will sign a new law next week that stops...

Illinois Lawmakers 'Hopeful' About School Funding Agreement (Chicago, IL) -- Strangely enough, when Illinois' top lawmakers don't speak with reporters it's usually a good sign. That's why hopes are hi...

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity's Office of Community Assistance announced today that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin acc...

The Shelby County Veterans Fund will be selling sandwiches at the fairgrounds on August 26th to support the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight. Stop by between 10-2 and get a pork tenderloin or rope sausage...

Glo bingo to benefit the Casey Township Library will be held August 24th at Richards Farm Restaurant. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. That gets you ten cards, and glow accessories. Ove...

The Mattoon Huddle will host trivia night August 26th at the Mattoon American Legion. Entry fee is $20 per person and the grand prize is $500! Advance registration is required, so call 217-273-5963. D...

Shumway Freedom House Food and Clothing Pantry will celebrate its 5th year with "Freedom Fest". This event will take place on Saturday, August 26th from noon to four. They'll have a free cookout, live...