Category Archives: Local News

Madigan Spokesperson: Governor Needs To See Democrats Have Compromised (Springfield, IL) -- The top Democrat in Illinois House isn't happy with Governor Rauner's threat to keep lawmakers at the stateh...

Nearly 150 School Districts May Not Open Without State Budget (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois school leaders say nearly 150 school districts might not be able to open in August without a state budget. O...

Governor: Pass Budget Or Prepare To Stay At Capitol (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is ratcheting up the pressure in Springfield. The governor yesterday issued a warning to lawmake...

Shimkus Applauds EPA Withdrawal of WOTUS Rule   WASHINGTON - Congressman Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it wou...

Illinois State Police Trooper Ryan Albin was killed yesterday. Officials say Albin was involved in a crash on I-74 near Farmer City. Trooper Albin's canine partner, Biko sustained only minor injuries....

Dillan DeSilva has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fight that led to the death of Austin McDowell June 19th at Lake Paradise. The charge alleges DeSilva hit McDowell multiple times i...

A California man is facing prison time after being arrested in Fayette County. According to the Fayette County State's Attorney's Office, 31 year old, Raul Perea, of Pamona, California, was stopped by...

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...

Spanky's of Mattoon will host a benefit for Kelly Dick July 15th starting at 11:00 a.m. Raffle items include a concealed-carry gun and class, tickets to see the Cardinals and Cubs, gas grill, and $100...

The 60th annual Agronomy Day, hosted by the Department of Crop Sciences and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois, will be August 17th in Savoy...