Category Archives: Local News

For Release - February 20, 2026 Recent Earthquake Reminds Illinoisans to Take Earthquake Awareness Month Seriously SPRINGFIELD - It was just last month that a 3.8 magnitude earthquake shook Illinois f...

Monday Morning House Fire In Charleston Leads To Arson Arrest An early morning house fire in Charleston led to the arrest of a 20-year-old man on Monday. Investigators determined the blaze had been in...

For Immediate Release Federal investigators find Illinois grain silo operator violated safety standards after worker suffers injury GIBSON CITY, IL - Federal safety inspectors have found a central Ill...

The Teutopolis boys' golf team is selling raffle tickets to win four Cardinals "Green Seats." (Those are the ones REALLY close to the field). Included is Cardinals Club buffet, parking pass, and in-se...

For Release Lake Land College hosts first-ever Laker Academic Invitational Lake Land recently held the first-ever Laker Academic Invitational, a competitive event designed to challenge and recognize l...

For Immediate Release Dave Matthews Band at Ruoff Music Center June 26-27 INDIANAPOLIS, IN (February 16, 2026) - Dave Matthews Band's 2026 U.S. headline tour will include two nights at Ruoff Music Cen...

Illinois State Police to Conduct Distracted Driving Enforcement Patrols EFFINGHAM - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Lieutenant Bruce Waggoner, announces the ISP will conduct Distracted ...

Fairbury Fair Concert Announcement FAIRBURY, ILLINOIS (FEB 24): The Fairbury Fair Board is thrilled to announce the grandstand concert lineup for the 2026 Fairbury Fair-a milestone 150th anniversary c...

For Immediate Release Horizon Health Offers Free CPR/AED Class in Chrisman (Paris, IL)-Horizon Health will offer a free Heartsaver CPR/AED course on Friday, March 13, from 2 to 4 pm, at its Chrisman C...

For Immediate Release - February 23, 2026 Budzinski Announces State of the Union Guest, Calls for Action to Cut Healthcare Costs WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced...