Category Archives: Local News

The University of Illinois' 'full funding' guarantee would lock-in over 660-million dollars in spending for the school, possibly forever. The University unveiled the legislation to go along with the '...

Lake Land College's Adult Education will be offering free computer courses this month. Classes begin November 14th at the Workforce Development Center in Mattoon and the Kluthe Center in Effingham. Cl...

With firearm deer season approaching in Illinois, the Department of Natural Resources is reminding hunters to play it safe this season. The IDNR Office of Law Enforcement say they have investigated 10...

The Windsor High School Art Club is hosting a holiday bazaar on Saturday, November 19th from 9am to 3pm. There will be a silent auction featured at this craft and vendor fair. Come check out the great...

The Illinois Sheriff's Association is selling "Jailhouse Recipe" cookbooks; just in time for holiday cooking and baking. This book has over 400 recipes with everything from appetizers to main dishes, ...

Tomorrow, Saturday, November 12th you can bring the family and attend a benefit for Angie Springman at the VFW in Sullivan, IL. The benefit kicks off at 4:30 PM. The event includes a meal (all for a d...

Illinois National Guard Soldiers Deploying To Afghanistan (Springfield, IL) -- A group of nine Illinois National Guard soldiers will be heading to Afghanistan for six months. The "State Journal Regist...

Governor Pence Returns To Indiana (Indianapolis, IN) -- For the first time since being elected Vice President, Governor Mike Pence is back in Indiana. He arrived at Indianapolis International Airport ...

Flags To Be Lowered For Indiana Soldier Killed In Accident (Indianapolis, IN) -- Flags at state facilities across Indiana will be at half-staff this weekend. They're being lowered on Saturday for Avon...

Governor Rauner isn't gloating over Donald Trump's election. The governor released a statement saying this campaign cycle has been long and grueling both nationally and locally. He suggests putting th...