Category Archives: Local News

Lake Shelbyville - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is gearing up for a busy Fourth of July weekend. A host of programs and special events are planned for visitors to enjoy includi...

A Mason man was injured in a one vehicle accident on I-70 early this morning (Tuesday, June 28). Illinois State Police say that 48 year old Ronald Pike was traveling in his tractor-trailer going westb...

The Clay County Farm Bureau Young Leaders will host their 2nd annual Ranch Rodeo July 23rd. The event, which kicks off the Clay County Fair, will feature team sorting, mugging and branding. Plus, goat...

Lake Shelbyville - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has teamed up with the Lake Volunteers Association, Shelby County Tourism, Monical's Pizza, Twice The Ice, DQ Grill and Chill, Sullivan Marina and C...

State officials are asking you to leave fireworks to the professionals. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Office of the State Fire Marshal say it's illegal to sell and use hand-held...

Mostly sunny today with a high of 81 Clear tonight with a low of 53 Sunny and 78 tomorrow Clear and 58 tomorrow night A chance of rain Thursday night and Friday morning, but daytime highs will remain ...

Researchers at Western Illinois University are studying the Zika virus this summer. A group of students and staff will try to figure out how the illness gets into human cells. The virus is spread to p...

Governor Bruce Rauner is signing legislation regarding state-issued ID. The proposal aims to put Illinois in compliance with the federal REAL ID Act by creating minimum standards for licenses. In Janu...

The next "Wild About Nature" event at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor's Center is the Corps Campout July 7th. Pre-registration is required at 217-774-3951, extension 2. Meeting times are 9:00-10:00am for...

Mattoon Police made multiple arrests over the weekend. 40-year old Darcy Williams was taken into custody Saturday evening and charged with criminal trespass to property and disorderly conduct. The cha...