Category Archives: Local News

Illinois has a new top judge. Lloyd Karmeier took the oath as Illinois' new chief justice yesterday. Karmeier is taking his turn atop both the Illinois Supreme Court and the state's court system. Karm...

This week there will be two opportunities to attend a presentation on the Affordable Care Act presented at The Charleston Carnegie Public Library. The first Wednesday, November 2nd at 6:00 PM and the ...

On Tuesday, November 8th, at noon, the Coles County Courthouse will have an opening ceremony for a time capsule that was placed in the northeast corner of the courthouse lawn on December 26th, 1898. T...

The Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) today announced that Qualified Health Programs (QHPs) are now available to Illinois residents at Get Covered Illinois and Healthcare.gov. Due to the signific...

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will honor the nation's military by displaying portraits of fallen soldiers, holding special ceremonies and offering free admission on Veterans Day ...

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Illinois hasn't had a winter without at least one winter storm in the past century. To help people prepare for potentially dangerous snow, cold and ice...

A benefit for Angie Springman will be held November 12th at the Sullivan VFW. The benefit, which begins at 4:30, will include a meal (for a donation), silent and live auctions, a 50/50, and DJ. If you...

City Finishes Month With 78 Homicides (Chicago, IL) -- Chicago Police officials say October was the second deadliest month of the year so far. New crime figures show there were 78 homicides in the cit...

Sunday will be Military Appreciation Day at the First Church of the Nazarene in Casey. The service will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will be followed by a free meal. If you'd like to have a veteran honored...

Poll: Bayh, Young In Dead Heat For Senate Seat (Indianapolis, IN) -- Evan Bayh and Todd Young are in a dead heat for Indiana's open Senate seat. A new Monmouth University poll shows the two candidates...