Category Archives: Local News

Pennies are disappearing from cash registers as the nation copes with a growing penny shortage. The U.S. Mint halted penny production in November, citing the rising cost of making the coin, and retail...

A conceptual image of a domed Chicago Bears stadium in Arlington Heights (Courtesy of the Chicago Bears)   After years on the sidelines, Illinois lawmakers are making a renewed push to help the C...

Illinois Lawmaker Files Bill To Abolish Abortions (Springfield, IL) -- An Illinois lawmaker wants to end abortions in the state. Republican State Senator Neil Anderson filed a bill that would define p...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 45-year-old Lisa Marie Johnson of East Alton, IL, on Saturday afternoon on a Wayne County warrant for unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Johnson was...

Frontier Community College in Fairfield, Illinois will be hosting a Meet the Candidates Forum at Workforce Development Center on campus on Thursday, February 19th from 6-8 p.m. Those that attend can m...

First Brands Group, parent company of Champion Laboratories and Luberfiner in Albion, is considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy for some of its auto parts units after its founders were charged in...

  Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is offering a comprehensive Driver's Education program for teens at Olney Central College this spring. The course will run from March 17th to May 5th with cl...

  The Hamilton County Senior High Color Guard earned top honors at the Illinois Drill Team Association (IDTA) state competition in Springfield this past Saturday. The team brought home state cham...

  Students and job seekers will have the chance to explore new opportunities at the College & Career Fair taking place tomorrow at Olney Central College. The event, organized by Illinois East...

Millions of vehicles across several brands are being issued a Do Not Drive warning by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) after a recall involving Takata air bag inflators. The ...