Category Archives: Local News

Arctic air is finally on its way to Illinois and much of the nation's mid-section next week. A system is developing that will impact Central Illinois starting next Wednesday. Forecasters aren't yet su...

Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site presents an old-fashioned Christmas on December 10th from 1-4 p.m. The cabin's historic interpreters will discuss the ever-changing Christmas traditions during Ab...

Friends of Janece Neunaber will be hosting on a fundraiser on her behalf this Saturday, December 3rd at The Mattoon Eagle's Club from 3-8 PM. The day includes a spaghetti dinner, silent auction, raffl...

Thinking about attending Lake Land College in the Spring? If so, be sure to reserve your spot to learn all your need to know about their majors, campus life, and more! It's Laker Visit Day Friday Dece...

TNT Pizzeria in Sullivan will host a fundraiser for the Windsor P.T.O. on Thursday, December 8th from 4:00-9:00 p.m. A portion of the night's proceeds from dine-in, carry-out and delivery orders will ...

Governor Bruce Rauner's Administration today announced that the state will begin testing employees who exhibit behaviors that create a reasonable suspicion that they are under the influence of a banne...

House Committee Advances New Exelon Bill (Springfield, IL) -- A revised plan to subsidize two Exelon nuclear power plants in Illinois is moving forward in the state legislature. A committee voted Tues...

A new study confirms a previous study by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), which found that consumers will pay more in electric bills with the slated closure of nuclear power plants in Clinton a...

The state's historic sites in Springfield are celebrating the holidays with the city. Activities include visits from Santa Claus, unique holiday decorations and children's reading events. Both the Old...

The oldest surviving capitol building in Illinois is putting on its best holiday duds for a free holiday event on Dec. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. The first 100 families to visit will receive free Christmas o...