Category Archives: Local News

At tonight's meeting of the Coles County Board, board members will be considering a number of road projects for approval. The board is scheduled to vote on agreements with two other county townships f...

25 Illinoisans and five businesses were presented with the Governor's Volunteer Service Award during a special reception at the Old State Capitol over the weekend. Among the recipients were: The Ameri...

A new plan in Springfield could make sure you have more options for tomatoes in your backyard. State Senator Sam McCann is pushing a plan to allow seed libraries in the state to continue. Seed librari...

A legendary rock band known as much for how they look on-stage as for what they play is being added to the Illinois State Fair lineup. Officials announced KISS will be at the grandstand stage on Augus...

Governor Bruce Rauner is asking President Obama to reconsider the Federal Emergency Management Agency's recent denial of Illinois' request for assistance in the aftermath of flooding across the state ...

High School students in the 15th Congressional District who have a passion for Art are wanted for the 2016 Congressional Art Competition! Deadline for application is This Friday, April 15th and applic...

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Freeze Warning for the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 12th. The warning will go into effect at Midnight and last until 9:00 AM Tuesday. The ...

Southern Illinois' Homecoming Gospel Choir will perform at East Harrison Street of God in Charleston on April 24th. The choir, which features over 80 singers and musicians offers traditional hymns and...

Summer camps will begin in June at Douglas-Hart Nature Center in Mattoon, and they'll begin taking applications this Friday (4/15) Specifics can be found at dhnature.org.

Illinois Republicans are pushing a plan to fund state social services during the budget impasse. Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno introduced a bill that would authorize the spending of one-poi...