Category Archives: Local News

Recruiters from school districts from across Illinois and beyond will be looking for employees at the Spring Educators' Job Fair at EIU, March 6th. Anyone seeking positions in K-through-12 teaching, s...

The Illinois State Police have released the results of an Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Bar ID Check recently conducted the night of Wednesday, February 10th in Champaign county. The countermeasu...

This press release is from the desk of Ed Dowd, Executive Director of the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce: The Mattoon Chamber of Commerce is working with the Charleston Chamber in creating a countywide e...

State Senator Dale Righter issued the following statement as reaction to Gov. Bruce Rauner's Budget Address Feb. 15. "Let's be clear, there are no easy solutions to Illinois' dire financial problems,"...

Prairie Heart Institute of Illinois Cardiologist Michael LaMonto, DO, has been elected as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) in recognition of his professional achievement and commi...

Harry Potter trivia night will be held at the Shelbyville Lions Club building March 17th. This contest, which supports Relay for Life, is open to teams of 5 to 10 people. Cost is $100 per team. If you...

Illinois Lawmakers Push School Bus Seat Belt Bill (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois lawmakers are pushing legislation that would require seat belts inside new school buses. Secretary of State Jesse White ...

Officials with the Illinois State Police (ISP) and the American Legion announce plans for the 45th Annual American Legion Youth Police Camp (ALYPC). The camp will again be held at the Illinois State P...

Governor Bruce Rauner's administration has filed an opposition to the Attorney General's irresponsible attempt to cut off paychecks for hardworking state employees. "As we explain in our opposition, f...

Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Over $11 Million Sold In Benton (Benton, IL) -- Illinois lottery officials are waiting for the person who purchased a winning ticket worth over 11-million-dollars to claim...