Category Archives: Local News

On Wednesday, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) marked the one-year anniversary of the federal government's announcement to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization ...

Sean Grayson Sentenced To 20 Years For Murder Of Sonya Massey (Peoria Co, IL) -- Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson is receiving the maximum prison term for the killing of Sonya Mass...

The National Weather Service is inviting local residents to become official storm spotters by attending a Skywarn Storm Spotter Training Basic Spotter Course in March. The class will take place on Thu...

Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area is now issuing firewood collection permits, according to park officials. A limited number of permits will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Ea...

Jim Bolin, Vice-President of Bolin Enterprises, Inc. and the creative force behind the renowned Big Things in A Small Town attractions in Casey, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, January 27th, followi...

Registration is now open for in-person pesticide license testing sessions offered through the Illinois Department of Agriculture in partnership with Illinois Extension. The sessions are for individual...

The campaign for Illinois gubernatorial candidate Sheriff James Mendrick has announced a public meet-and-greet event in Mount Carmel. Mendrick, who is currently serving as sheriff, will meet with area...

Illinois is grappling with its worst flu season in more than 15 years, as flu cases surge to levels not seen since the 2009-10 season. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), at ...

The Illinois Wheat Association (IWA) hosted its annual Winter Wheat Double Crop Forum at Rend Lake College last week, bringing together farmers from across the state to share knowledge, discuss new re...

New Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements take effect February 1st, potentially cutting benefits for up to 340,000 Illinois residents. The changes, part of H.R. 1 or the "...