Category Archives: Local News

From now on, people seeking jobs as security guards and pharmacy technicians in Illinois will be able to turn to their laptops to apply for the necessary state license. The state's Department of Finan...

Governor Rauner and his wife, Diana, are boosting the campaign of Republican state Comptroller Leslie Munger with a million-dollar donation. The gift from the Rauners' personal funds follows a million...

Illinois is coming off the seventh warmest October on record. State Climatologist Jim Angel says the statewide average temperature last month was over five degrees above normal. Illinois has experienc...

If you have served in the United States Military, come to the LifeSpan Center on Veterans day for the Veterans Fair. You can meet the local and state service providers and Veteran organizations to lea...

In 1898, there was a time capsule buried in the northeast corner of the courthouse lawn on December 26th in Charleston, IL. Who knows what might be inside this historical treasure, but on Tuesday, Nov...

A local celeb shines in the spotlight during Chicago's post World Series festivities! Watch Paris, Illinois' Brett Eldredge sing and play 'Go Cubs Go' in front of thousands! He also had a little help ...

Illinois Department of Transportation and the Department of Natural Resources are warning drivers of hazards that come with the fall season. The most common months for deer-related accidents in Illino...

According to the Illinois State Police's preliminary investigation close to 5 am this morning 11/5/16 Driver, Donald L. Verdeyen, 63, of Altamont, IL. was east bound on US 40 then left the roadway to ...

According to WCIA online, Arcola, IL now has a monument to remember a doll that's been popular for over 100 years. The Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls were born right here in central Illinois. Johnny Gruel...

Mattoon Eagles Club will be hosting a Glow Bingo. Tickets are $25.00 in advance, and that covers six cards, a glow hat, and a glow dauber. Proceeds benefit the P.B.I.S. Program for students who have g...