Category Archives: Local News

The Illinois trout fishing season will open April 2nd at 57 ponds, lakes and streams throughout the state. All anglers must have a fishing license and inland trout stamp, unless under the age of 16, b...

FBI Seeking To ID Man Accusing Of Assaulting Officer During Jan 6 Capitol Riot (Washington, DC) -- The FBI is trying to identify an Illinois man accused of assaulting a police officer during the Janua...

Nurse Sentenced For Failing To Provide Proper Care To Resident Who Died (Springfield, IL) -- A nurse is receiving probation for failing to administer life saving measures to a resident living in the C...

For Immediate Release Sen. Bailey responds to Democrats' failure to pay back unemployment money Springfield, IL - State Senator Darren Bailey (R-Louisville) has released the following statement follow...

For Immediate Release Statewide Unemployment Rate Down, Payroll Jobs Up in February SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell ...

For Immediate Release Horizon Health Expands Free Foot Care Clinic (Paris, IL)-Horizon Health is expanding its free Foot Care Clinic to assist more individuals who need access to routine healthcare. I...

For Immediate Release Gov. Pritzker's Statement on the House Passage of SB2803 Illinois is putting our fiscal house in order and paying off our debt. I applaud House Democrats for prioritizing legisla...

The Effingham County Fair board is excited to announce the entertainment for the 2022 Effingham County Fair! Headlining the fair on August 5, 2022, is Scotty McCreery, a country music artist who has e...

Registration is open until April 9th for the annual Shelby County Art Show. Forms are available at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center, Greater Shelbyville Chamber of Commerce, and Lake Shelbyville To...

For Immediate Release - March 24, 2022 ICC Approves Annual Five-Year (FY 2023-2027) Crossing Safety Improvement Plan Chicago, IL - The Illinois Commerce Commission recently approved its annual five-ye...