Category Archives: Local News

As of 9:50am from a press release from the Illinois State Police: Illinois Route 1, Just South of Paris at Edgar County 400 north (Also known as 5 Mile Hill) will be closed for approximately 5-6 hours...

Area quilt makers are encouraged to enter their completed quilts, wall hangings, wool applique and apparel in the upcoming Sew Happy Hearts Quilt Show to be held June 24-25 at the former Neoga Element...

According to an MPD Press Release, Mattoon police arrested Bobby Boehme, age 32 of Charleston, and Miles B. Callow, age 23 of Mattoon, on Monday June 13th at 12:01 p.m. The arrests occurred in the 130...

(Chicago, IL) -- The State Board of Elections is giving the thumbs up to a plan that would change how legislative maps are drawn in Illinois. The move means the proposal is one step closer to appearin...

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is warning business owners that crooks posing as representatives from her office are trying to scam them. Madigan said business owners are notified that complain...

(Springfield, IL) -- Illinois House Speaker Michael Madison is canceling another planned legislative session. He says the House won't meet tomorrow so lawmakers can continue to discuss a number of iss...

One person had to be airlifted following an accident last night in Effingham. According to the Effingham Police Department, a vehicle became trapped under a semi-trailer on Keller Drive, at Ford Avenu...

At yesterday's meeting of the Lake Land College Board of Trustees, board members decided to eliminate 4 positions with the college in order to save money in the wake of the state budget impasse. The p...

The U of I is the next in Illinois to go under the credit microscope. Moody's says it's going to review the credit worthiness of Illinois' public universities. In addition to the University of Illinoi...

Cumberland County 4-H will hold its annual pork chop barbecue June 25th from 4:30-8:00pm at Toledo Christian Church. One-chop meals are $6.50 and two-chop dinners are $8.50. Tickets will cost more at ...