Category Archives: Local News

The Illinois Labor Relations Board is declaring an impasse in contract negotiations between the state's largest employee union and Governor Rauner's administration. The ruling handed down yesterday na...

The Strasburg American Legion is sponsoring a Christmas auction at 1:00 on December 4th at the community center. This major fundraiser will allow the post to continue its support of many of the hometo...

According to NBC Chicago, a gas explosion occurred the evening of Wednesday, November 16th in the downtown area of Canton, Illinois just 30 miles southwest of Peoria. Officials have reported one perso...

Stumped on what to get for Christmas this year? You just might find a unique gift at the annual Holiday Auction with Mid-Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters Saturday, December 3rd at The Cross County Ma...

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) says legislation that would establish an automatic voter registration system in Illinois opens the door to illegal residents casting votes. Righter voted against Se...

CHICAGO (AP) - U.S. Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois has been re-elected as the Senate's number two Democrat. The Senate Democratic caucus voted to keep Durbin as Democratic whip, a leadership role he'...

Reservations are due this Sunday (11/20) for a fundraising dinner and play for the Charleston High School scholastic bowl team. The event will be held at the Charleston Masonic Lodge on November 26th....

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, would like to remind motorists that the ISP is gearing up for the beginning of the holiday travel period. The ISP will be step...

A teen was injured in a single vehicle crash in Jasper County last night. According to the Illinois State Police, 17-year-old Grace Amburgey of Oblong was westbound on Route 33 when her vehicle left t...

Sign-up continues for One Stop Community Christmas this week. If you live in Coles, Cumberland, Shelby, Douglas, Moultrie, Edgar or Clark County, and need assistance, please bring photo ID, children's...