Category Archives: Local News

From the Illinois State Police: Pesotum, IL - Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan F. Kelly regretfully announces the visitation and funeral services arrangements for ISP District 10 Trooper T...

First responders and law enforcement are honoring one of their own. A funeral procession was held for Deputy Brett Kastl yesterday morning in Charleston. Kastl died last Wednesday from a medical issue...

A bill in the Illinois Legislature is proposing enhanced safety measures for no-contact orders. The proposal would expand no-contact orders to include all electronic contact. The increased protection ...

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says the recently passed American Rescue Plan will help 338-thousand Illinois children escape poverty. The Illinois Democrat referred yesterday to the expanded child tax credi...

Illinois lawmakers are proposing a bipartisan effort at a clean energy plan. The plan was introduced yesterday and has the support of unions across the state. The aim of the Climate Union Jobs Act is ...

Severe Thunderstorm Warning ILC115-139-173-280000-/O.NEW.KILX.SV.W.0003.210327T2307Z-210328T0000Z/ The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Moultrie Coun...

Hanneken Family Statement - For Immediate Release - March 27, 2021 Illinois State Police Release Statement from the Family of Trooper Todd Hanneken "Todd Hanneken fulfilled his lifelong dream of becom...

For Immediate Release - March 26, 2021 Jesse White Issues Reminder Urging Residents to Conduct Business Online When Possible Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White issued a reminder today urging the ...

For Immediate Release - March 26, 2021 Public Health Officials Announce 3,002 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 3,002 new co...

For Immediate Release - March 26, 2021 Illinois Taking Aggressive Action to Address First Signs of Possible Resurgence SPRINGFIELD - To address a concerning possible trend in increasing COVID hospital...