Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release - October 13, 2020 More Than 9,000 COVID-19-associated Deaths Reported in Illinois Public health officials announce 2,851 new confirmed cases of coronavirus disease SPRINGFIELD -...

The Cumberland County Sportsman Club will have a 50 bird derby this Saturday, October 17, 2020, and a 100 bird derby the following Saturday, October 24th. Registration will be from 9:00-10:30 a.m. bot...

The Coles County Board is expected to vote on lowering the speed limit on a stretch of road near Lake Paradise tonight, Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Residents signed a petition that led to a traffic stu...

The Cumberland County Sportsman Club will have a 50 bird derby this Saturday, October 17, 2020, and a 100 bird derby the following Saturday, October 24th. Registration will be from 9:00-10:30 a.m. bot...

The United Way of Coles County will hold its annual auction online, October 23rd through 30th. Registration is required in order to bid on items. Visit colesunitedway.org for details. Sponsors are als...

According to the Illinois State Police, a vehicle driven by 29-year-old Levi Powers, of Martinsville was southbound on Mill Street in Martinsville last night, Monday, October 12, 2020, when he left th...

Lucky Strike Alley in Charleston will host a benefit for Hank Haney December 5th. The all-day event will feature a poker run open to all vehicles, breakfast, 40-pin tournament, silent auction, and din...

An Arthur landmark will be closed for a few days due to a collapsed ceiling. It happened yesterday morning, Monday, October 12, 2020, at Dick's Pharmacy. The A/C and heating unit was torn out in the p...

Special Weather Statement for Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland and Lawrence counties Strong Northwest Winds This A...

According to Shelby County Road Commissioner Joe Oakley, 950 North Road, also known as Twin Bridges Road in Richland Township, will be closed tomorrow, October 13, 2020, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The clo...