Category Archives: Local News

The Stewardson Lions Club will host a soup supper this Sunday (1/16) from 4:00-7:00 at the Stewardson Community Building. It's a free-will donation for your choice of chili, chicken noodle soup or pot...

Applications for the Shelby County Farm Bureau Foundation scholarships will be accepted until March 11th. Current Shelby County high school seniors or current undergraduate students who are pursuing a...

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a tractor trailer this morning in Champaign County. According to the Illinois State Police, the pedestrian, whose identity has not been released, ran into the roa...

The Stew-Stras FFA chapter is taking orders for fresh Florida strawberries until February 24th. They're $30 for a whole flat, which is eight quarts, or $15 for a half flat. Strawberries will arrive th...

For Immediate Release - January 11, 2022 Illinois Launches 'On the Fence' Campaign to Encourage Vaccinations CHICAGO - With the current surge of COVID-19 cases due to the highly contagious Omicron var...

For Immediate Release - January 11, 2022 Rep. Mary Miller Calls for Immediate House Education Committee Hearing for Sec. Cardona WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL), a member of the House Ed...

The American Red Cross has declared the nation's first ever blood crisis, so your donation is needed now. You can donate in honor of those who serve at the Shelbyville Battle of the Badges, this Frida...

CHARLESTON, Ill. - The Eastern Illinois football program will have a new leader for the 2022 season. EIU Athletic Director Tom Michael announced on Tuesday that head coach Adam Cushing has stepped dow...

The Oakland High School freshman class will host a chili supper prior to the Tri-County/Arcola boys' basketball game on February 1st. Serving will be from 4:30-6:30 in the Lake Crest All-Purpose Room....

For Immediate Release Red Cross: National blood crisis may put patients at risk Donors have the chance to help save lives, win trip to Super Bowl LVI ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Jan. 11, 2022) - The American Red ...