Category Archives: Local News

A benefit for the Curry family will be held at Windsor Christian Church October 16th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Four members of the family are dealing with serious medical issues, and proceeds from the ev...

For Immediate Release - October 4, 2021 Steer clear: Deer mating season is here SPRINGFIELD - As the days get shorter, the temperatures drop and the leaves change color and fall, the Illinois Departme...

District 186 Ask ISBE To Consider Student COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate (Springfield, IL) -- The District 186 School Board is requesting that the Illinois State Board of Education consider a COVID-19 vacci...

Peoria School Bus-SUV Crash Leads To Injuries (Peoria, IL) -- A Peoria crash between a school bus and an SUV has left several people injured. The crash happened yesterday near Jefferson and Bryant, tr...

Urbana Forming New Crisis Response Team (Urbana, IL) -- Urbana's Police Department is forming a new crisis response team. The crisis co-responder team will pair a behavioral health detective with a me...

From Illinois State Police: As of 5:30 p.m. on Monday, October 4th: Troopers are on scene of a 2 unit crash on IL-16 at 1200E in Coles County. The intersection will be closed for estimated 4-6 hours. ...

For Immediate Release - October 1, 2021 Josephine Bogdanich, Manteno Veterans Home resident, participates in First All-Female Honor Flight Manteno, IL -- Josephine Bogdanich, Women Army Corps, US Army...

For Immediate Release - October 1, 2021 Trampoline Courts Subject to Inspection SPRINGFIELD - Trampoline courts will be subject to inspection and permitting under the Amusement Ride and Attraction Saf...

Teen Shot To Death In Champaign (Champaign, IL) -- Police are investigating after a 17-year-old was shot to death in Champaign. The deadly shooting happened yesterday evening along Kirby Avenue near I...

Woman Injured In Effingham County I-70 Crash (Effingham County, IL) -- A woman is injured after a fiery crash in Effingham County along I-70. Illinois State Police say a pickup towing a car on a trail...