Category Archives: Local News

A Charleston man faces burglary charges following his arrest Monday. According to the Charleston Police Department, a neighbor reported a person climbing through a window next door. Upon arrival, poli...

Camp New Hope is in need of a new or gently used pontoon boat for campers. The current boat is 16 years old and has its share of issues, including torn and worn upholstery, the power-trim doesn't work...

The Oakland Chamber of Commerce and the Oakland Independent will hold a candidate forum tomorrow night (3/24) at 6:30 at Oakland Christian Church. Those running for city council and East Oakland Towns...

UPDATED: Scotland Yard Says Attack On Parliament A "Terrorist Incident" (London) -- Police say they're treating today's shooting outside of London's Parliament building as a terror incident. Scotland ...

Congressman Rodney Davis Fined For Under Reporting Campaign Donations (Undated) -- A spokesperson for Illinois Congressman Rodney Davis is confirming the official was fined for a violation during the ...

Illinois Launching New Cybersecurity Plan (Undated) -- Illinois will be launching a new cybersecurity plan. Governor Rauner and the Department of Innovation and Technology announced a comprehensive st...

Construction started this week on the two main parking lots in front of Sarah Bush Lincoln. The lots, located on the south side of the Health Center are in front of Entrance A and Entrance B. Both lot...

Another Laker Visit Day is scheduled for March 31st. During this open house you'll meet with Lake Land College faculty, plus representatives from all departments will be there to provide information a...

A fundraising breakfast for Shelbyville softball will be held this Saturday (3/25) at the Shelbyville V.F.W. Serving will be from 7:00-10:00 a.m. Tickets are $7.00 and will be available at the door.

Volunteers are needed for Camp New Hope clean-up day, May 6th. Gather friends, family, co-workers, your church or civic group and Camp New Hope prepare for the 2017 season. They'll get started at 8:00...