Category Archives: Local News

More than 140 bobcats were taken during the recent season in Illinois. It was the first year the previously endangered animals were able to be hunted in Illinois. I-DNR officials say preliminary total...

You might have noticed flags at half-staff in Illinois. That's because Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner has has issued a flag-lowering order. Flags are to be lowered to honor and remember of Firefighter...

The Embarras Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is holding its annual banquet at the Charleston VFW. Attendees will not only be served a great dinner, but they'll also have the chance to w...

Do you want to win some prizes for that special someone for Valentine's Day? Listen to the Yawn Patrol and they will announce the "Love Song of the Day", and then Kallie will play it between 3 and 4. ...

According to WCIA online, yesterday Saturday Feb. 11th 2017, around 1:30 in the morning in Urbana shots were fired in the 1000 block of Austin Drive. Officers responded from a call of help and a Champ...

According to WCIA online, yesterday, Saturday Feb. 11th 2017, at around 7:30 pm a man crossing the crosswalk in a wheelchair was hit by a car at the intersection of Race and University Ave in Urbana, ...

The GROWMARK Foundation is offering a new scholarship program for high school seniors and college students who plan to pursue agriculture-based courses. Foundation officials have said that the program...

This year Eastern Illinois University has chosen Kesha and the creepies for their Spring concert! This year the concert will be held on Saturday, April 1st. Tickets went on sale February 10th for East...

The Coles County chapter of Ducks Unlimited will hold its annual membership banquet February 25th at the WalkWay in Matoon. In addition to a delicious meal, you'll have a chance to win prizes and bid ...

Illinois lawmakers are proposing a required seat-belts on school buses; however, many say its not practical. WCIA-TV reports there are financial concerns and some bus drivers say they won't be able to...