Category Archives: Local News

The Lincoln Heritage Chapter of Pheasants Forever will hold a youth shoot at the Charleston Sportsman's Club this Saturday (4/16) from 8-10am. Guns, ammo, and eye and ear protection will be provided, ...

It's almost tax day and if you're expecting a tax refund you might consider paying it forward-for your child's college education. With college tuition and mandatory fees more than doubling in Illinois...

Lake Land College is offering three opportunities this summer for educators to learn more about the ag industry. Ag Institutes are designed for K-12 educators to learn about the wide impact agricultur...

The Charleston Carnegie Public Library will host a pre-school language fair this Saturday (4/16) from 1:00-2:30pm. It'll feature a new collection of books, videos, audio recordings, plus stories and c...

The Embarras Valley Stewards will have another conservation day this Saturday (4/16) at Embarras Ridges, starting at 9:00am. Tools will be provided, but be sure to bring gloves and sturdy footwear. Fo...

Good news for parents of school students in the State of Illinois who suffer from dyslexia. State Representative Patti Bellock has passed legislation out of the Illinois House of Representatives which...

According to 24/7 News Source, Illinois residents would be taxed on how many miles they drive based on a new plan proposed by Senate President John Cullerton. Under the proposal, motorists could be ch...

State Senator Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is reminding constituents he has a satellite office inside the Fairfield City Hall. Every other Tuesday, staff from Sen. Righter's office will be available to an...

Adoptees would have easier access to the details of their birth parents under a bill being considered by the Illinois House. The legislation would still protect the identities of the parents of a chil...