Category Archives: Local News

If you're seeking a position in teaching, school administration, or special services, then you need to check out the education job fair at EIU. Schools will be seeking candidates to fill mid-year and ...

One person is dead after a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident in Clay County. The Illinois State Police say the accident happened around 7:30 Saturday night in Flora. They say a pedestrian was walking in...

Two teenagers have died from a four wheeler accident in Effingham County Saturday night. The Illinois State Police say the individuals were riding a four wheeler on Effingham County Road 1115, south o...

If you are looking for a place to take the kids trick-or-treating or if you would like to have some Halloween fun yourself, be sure to make it over to Charleston on Halloween night when Eastern Illino...

You can meet the author of "Tokens and Omens," Charleston's very own Jeri Baird, October 26th at 4:00 pm at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library. It's open to ages 11 and up. There's no charge, and ...

The Illinois State Board of Elections is assuring voters the November election is not rigged. The State Board issued an open letter yesterday, trying to roll back claims that somehow the fix is in. Th...

A cancer benefit dinner for Gabby Duvall of Casey will be held this Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the fire hall. Willow Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church is putting on the event which will...

Nick Offerman is an actor, and writer, best known for the role of Ron Swanson on NBC's hit comedy series Parks & Recreation and he will be coming to the Virginia Theatre in Champaign on Tuesday, N...

Game Update: CUBS WIN THE PENNANT 5-0 (F)

Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is celebrating Halloween with a night of fun on October 28th. They'll have a torchlight tour, stories, hot dogs, and s'mores. The evening's events will include cu...