Category Archives: Local News

Illinois State Police District 12: UPDATED: Monday, February 15 at 3:10pm: Interstate 70 westbound is shutdown from Effingham to St. Elmo due to a Traffic Crash. Eastbound is still open. We urge motor...

Heavy snow, bitter cold to make travel hazardous SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are warning the public that a major winter storm will create hazardou...

A semi driver was rescued last night, Sunday, February 14, 2021, after his rig overturned on I-70. While emergency crews were en route, a car hit the semi and came to a rest in the center median. The ...

For Immediate Release - February 15, 2021 Illinois State Police to Conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Patrols EFFINGHAM - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristve...

The Moultrie County Rural Public Water District has issued a boil order for Lakeside Villa Subdivision and surrounding areas going to Wolf Creek. UPDATED 2/14: As of now, the boil order has been lifte...

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central...

For Immediate Release - February 12, 2021 Public Health Officials Announce 2,598 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,598 new...

One person was airlifted with serious injuries following an accident on I-70 in Fayette County last night, Thursday, February 11, 2021. According to the Illinois State Police, a vehicle driven by Duan...

Lake Land College now accepting verification and acceptance forms for Presidential Scholarships Lake Land College is pleased to guarantee a Presidential Scholarship to all eligible in-district high sc...

US National Weather Service Central Illinois in Lincoln Says Cold Air Arrives this Weekend The core of the cold air arrives later this weekend, with wind chills of 15 below to 25 below zero in much of...