Category Archives: Local News

(Chicago, IL) -- President Obama says Donald Trump's rhetoric shows he is "insecure." Speaking at a Chicago fundraiser yesterday for Congresswoman and U.S. Senate candidate Tammy Duckworth, Obama said...

Attorney General Says Despite Challenge, Early Voting Will Happen (Springfield, IL) -- Illinoisans are being allowed to register to vote on Election Day this year. Attorney General Lisa Madigan said o...

One Illinois Republican Congressman Says "Dump Trump," Others Keep Support (Undated) -- More Illinois Republicans are dropping their support for Donald Trump following the release of a recording featu...

Possible listeria contamination has led to a recall of some Nestle USA ice cream products. Nestle is urging consumers to return any Drumstick Club ice cream cones in the 16-count Variety Pack or the 2...

110th District Representative Democrat candidate Dennis Malak will be at Lawrenceville High School for a town hall meeting on October 13th at 6:00 p.m. It's free and open to the public.

In celebration of its 100th year in business, The Republic Companies of Davenport, Iowa, is partnering with the Salvation Army to "Give Warmth" this winter. Republic will give away up to 25 high-effic...

The Lake Land College Board of Trustees will meet Monday (10/10) to consider freezing tuition and fees for the spring semester. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. in Webb Hall.

The Mattoon High School Chess Team is selling 2017 St. Louis Cardinals calendars as a fundraiser. Cost is $15.00, and the team receives $7.00 from each calendar sold. They'll take orders until Novembe...

The annual Great ShakeOut drill is coming up soon. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency encourages you to participate in this year's drill on October 20th at 10:20 am. Schools, businesses, governm...

The Douglas-Hart Nature Center is looking for volunteers for its annual haunted hike. The event will be October 28th and 29th. They will provide transportation for EIU students. If you'd like to sign ...