Category Archives: Local News

SPRINGFIELD, IL. - Being in the Governor's Sale of Champions is something all livestock exhibitors dream about, but few are able to accomplish. Each year, this marquis event of the Illinois State Fair...

Mosquito spraying will take place in Ashmore Monday (8/21) weather permitting. Officials say it will happen just before or right at dusk. In case of rain, they'll spray Tuesday.

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...

Applications are now being accepted for Lake Land College Student Ambassadors. As an ambassador, students are selected to serve as official college representatives at events such as college fairs and ...

The annual Illinois Run for the Fallen will return to the Charleston High School track August 19th from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pre-registration is preferred, but you can register that day. It's a free...

(Chicago, IL) -- Governor Rauner is claiming that even some Democrats are getting behind the changes he made to the school funding reform bill that's waiting for a House override vote. Rauner says he ...

The 6th Annual Shumway Firefighters Bash will be this Saturday (8/19) at the Lake Sara Community Building. They'll have a bags tournament, bounce houses, music, food and drinks. A free-will donation w...

SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 15, 2017) - Governor Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 2661, which allows Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals to transport police dogs injured in the line of duty to a veteri...

The Lake Land College Student Activity Board is sponsoring a Marrow Registry Drive on Wednesday, August 30. Representatives from the Be The Match organization will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ...

(Effingham, IL) - HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital announced it has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval by demonstrating continuous compliance with its rigorous performance standar...