Category Archives: Local News

The award-winning Farm Hands will perform at Wesley United Methodist Church in Charleston August 12th at 6:00 p.m. A free-will offering will be taken. Come early for the picnic on the lawn, featuring ...

Dr. Blair Rowitz and Dr. Jarrod Almaroad Appointed to Carle Illinois College of Medicine Leadership Team Champaign, Il. -Blair Rowitz, MD, and Jarrod Almaroad, MD, join the Carle Illinois College of M...

Fresh produce is just a short drive away. The Strasburg Farmer's Market is open every Thursday from 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the community building. And it's not just fruit and vegetables - they also have ho...

Rauner To Lawmakers: Don't Override Vetoes (Chicago, IL) -- Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner says a 32-percent income tax increase will be like hitting Illinois taxpayers in the face with a two-by-four....

Illinois Election Managers Not Sure About Trump Commission (Chicago, IL) -- The Illinois State Board of Elections isn't sure what to make of President Trump's voter fraud commission. The Presidential ...

U Of I Kidnapping Suspect Allegedly Talked Of Perfect Victim (Urbana, IL) -- Federal prosecutors are painting a disturbing picture of the man suspected of kidnapping a U of I scholar. A judge yesterda...

(EFFINGHAM, IL) - Want to enjoy the beautiful 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 With a D...

Sue Rennels, Coles County Clerk, has announced the mailing of new Voter Identification Cards. State Statute requires that every two years the voter registration system be updated to confirm that all v...

The Mattoon Farmers Market will be re-locating to Lytle Park as of this coming Friday. (7/7) It will be located on the old Bennett school property next to the 32nd Street entrance. The Farmer's Market...

Rose: Moody's statement needs to be taken seriously and points out what should be obvious Springfield, IL - State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) issued the following statement in response to Moody's Inv...