Category Archives: Local News

Governor Bruce Rauner today highlighted the need for government and political reforms to help the manufacturing industry grow at a visit to Reg-Ellen Machine Tool Corporation in Rockford. "For too lon...

Rauner May Veto Emanuel Pension Fixes (Chicago, IL) -- Governor Rauner is dropping hints that he may throw a monkey wrench into Mayor Emanuel's plans to save two of the city's pension funds. The Chica...

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are actively monitoring residents at the Veterans' Home in LaSalle in light of recent cases of r...

According to a Mattoon Police Department Press Release, Mattoon police arrested Joshua C. Neff, age 28 of Mattoon, on Friday September 16, 2016 at 12:38 p.m. The arrest occurred at the MPD. Neff was c...

St. Mary School's 3rd annual trivia night and silent auction will be October 29th at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center. Entry fee is $10 per player. The silent auction will feature many great it...

The Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery will open to the public at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 24, 2016. The Gallery's opening will coincide with the Lockport Summer Arts Festival. The Gallery will...

Deciding on what to do after high school graduation can be an overwhelming process. That's why Lake Land College is scheduling high school visits to help students know more about transitioning from hi...

Governor Bruce Rauner attended the Food and Agriculture Road Map for Illinois (FARM Illinois) luncheon today at the Union League Club in Chicago. At the event, the Governor addressed the importance of...

Lake Land College is expanding the number of welding courses offered in the Effingham community through a partnership among the college, the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce and Effingham Communit...

At their September meeting, the Paris Community Hospital Volunteers elected their officers for 2016-2017. (Pictured left to right) Sharon Wilken, secretary; Peg Raley, president; Cindy Belt, physician...