Category Archives: Local News

Plants and butterflies inspired Frank Lloyd Wright when he designed the Dana-Thomas House, so it's only fair for the state historic site to help others plant gardens and attract butterflies. On May 19...

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs and the Illinois Senate Republican caucus are teaming up to honor and remember the sacrifice of the brave servicemen and servicewomen who have passed away. ...

Governor Bruce Rauner attended the 23rd Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony today at the Prairie Capital Convention Center. The service honors the men and women who have died in the ...

Mattoon Area Community Foundation is accepting grant requests for the Consolidated Communications Fund for Economic Development and Community Leadership. Grants will provide support to organizations t...

Click the Play button for Jeff Nalley's report.

Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn congratulated the 2016 Airport of the Year award recipients for their accomplishments and their partnership with the Illinois Department of Transpor...

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released the third issue of its Illinois Morbidity and Mortality Bulletin (IMMB). The IMMB is IDPH's primary publication for scientific articles o...

Firefighters from across the state gathered in Springfield to remember firefighters who died in service and honor 27 other firefighters for their outstanding bravery and service to their communities d...

In a continuing effort to conserve resource dollars, Eastern Illinois University is once again closing selected buildings and offices from noon on Fridays until Monday mornings during the summer month...

DRACY C. PENDLETON ***ARMED AND DANGEROUS*** On May 7, 2016 at approximately 10:45 p.m., a Mahomet Police Officer was involved in a shooting with Dracy "Clint" Pendleton, 35. The Officer and Pendleton...