Category Archives: Local News

Illinois' Other Universities Not Impressed With U Of I Ask (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois lawmakers aren't the only ones who are less than thrilled with the University of Illinois' special budget reque...

Sullivan Firefighters responded to a call of a submerged vehicle at Bo Wood Campground yesterday. Officials say an individual was attempting to use the boat ramp when the vehicle went into the water a...

The Cumberland FFA chapter will have a blood drive at the high school April 4th from 1:30-6:30 p.m. Help the kids reach their goal of 80 pints. The drive is open to the public.

The Charleston Carnegie Public Library's Astronomy Night will meet on Tuesday, April 4th at 8:00 p.m. in the Library parking lot, if the sky is clear. Telescopes will be set up, but if you have your o...

The Mobile Vet Center will be at the Mattoon VFW Friday, April 7th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Veterans are encouraged to stop by and discuss available services and benefits. The Mobile Vet Center als...

Its that time again to start looking out for farmers when driving. WEIU-TV reports, It's that time of the year to see farm equipment out in the fields, and also in the roadways. Farmers will be travel...

Changes may be made when it comes to checking a students background when entering into a university. WEIU-TV reports the Illinois lawmakers could potentially stop universities from asking applicants a...

The 2017 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest is open and young photographers are encouraged to submit their photos and share their vision of agriculture in Illinois. The Illinois Treasurer's office is acc...

According to WANDTV online, the Pana IL, fire department responded to a house fire this morning around 5:40 am at the 800 block of East Second Street. An officer who was one of the first to arrive on ...

According to WCIA online, if Illinois doesn't pass a budget the backlog of bills could be up to 28 Million for the state. They still have 60 days, May 31st, to pass a budget which if isn't will cause ...