Category Archives: Local News

Effingham County 4-H will have a goat clinic, open to all kids, April 22nd from 9:00-4:00 at the fairgrounds in Altamont. They'll cover showmanship, clipping, hoof trimming and nutrition and care. The...

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today returned a Purple Heart Medal to Vietnam War Veteran Harold J. Walker. The Purple Heart is one of the most recognized and respected medals awarded to a ...

Governor Rauner yesterday toured Cope Plastics and discusses changes to put Illinois back on track and increase job growth in the state. "Cope Plastics constantly re-evaluated trends and grew with the...

Lake Land College recently held its annual Foundation Scholarship Reception recognizing scholarship recipients as well as the donors who contribute to scholarship funding. The Foundation Scholarship R...

Illinois State Police (ISP) announced the results of the special enforcement memorial operation dedicated to fallen ISP Trooper James Sauter, who was killed in the line of duty on March 28, 2013, when...

Northeastern Illinois University Canceling Three Days Of Class (Chicago, IL) -- Northeastern Illinois University is canceling classes for three days over the next month as a cost saving measure. The c...

The annual Easter egg hunt at the Grove Township Community Center will be this Saturday (4/8) in Montrose. The hunt is open to kids 8 and under. 5,000 eggs will be hidden, and all hunters will go into...

Charleston firefighters rescued one person from an apartment fire yesterday. According to Fire Chief Steve Bennett, crews responded to the fire on 8th Street to find smoke coming from the second floor...

The Cumberland County Fair welcomes Tanya Tucker to their main stage on Friday, August 25 at 7pm. Tickets are on sale now. General Admission tickets are $25 each. Get more details here.

Illinois Schools Sue Over Education Dollars (Springfield, IL) -- More than a dozen Illinois schools are suing the state, they say to force Illinois lawmakers to pay what they've promised. The lawsuit,...