Category Archives: Local News

The Embarras Volunteer Stewards' next conservation day is this Saturday (5/14) at Rocky Branch Nature Preserve. Sturdy footwear and gloves are recommended. Tools will be provided, but you're welcome t...

Applications for the 2016 Coles County Fair Queen, and Little Miss pageants are being accepted. The deadline for the Little Miss pageant is June 10th, and for the queen pageant, June 17th. Information...

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is moving forward with plans to close the youth detention center in Kewanee. The move comes after a legislative panel voted against the closure. State offic...

A state lawmaker wants more restrictions on how police can use new technology that tracks cell phones. Senator Daniel Biss introduced a bill that would require authorities to get search warrants befor...

Illinois lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would change the way the state funds local school districts. The measure approved by the Senate on Monday would make sure school districts with h...

(updated 5:45 pm) The National Weather Service has issued:   Thunderstorm Warning until 7:30 EDT for: Knox, Green, Sullivan, Parke, and Vermillion counties in Indiana   Thunderstorm Watch un...

DRACY C. PENDLETON ***ARMED AND DANGEROUS*** The Illinois State Police is providing the following updates concerning the ongoing search for Dracy "Clint" Pendleton in northern Pope County. The Federal...

This year's Lake Land College Summer College for Youth offerings include several new, unique topics as well as returning favorites. The course details and information are as follows NEW: Bully Proof -...

As a parent, you protect your child from harm... How do you protect them from alcohol and other drugs? Central East Alcoholism and Drug Council is offering a FREE research-based substance abuse preven...

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 7:00pm CT for Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Lawrence, Moult...