Local News
Effingham Officially Extends Santa Maria Ave. On Wednesday
Effingham now has a new road addition/extension and it comes with a lot more than just fresh pavement. The hope now is that the stretch of blacktop wi...
Jul 02, 2026
Illinoisans Invited to Participate in Summer Wild Turkey Survey
For Immediate Release SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is asking hunters, landowners, outdoor enthusiasts, conservati...
Jul 02, 2026
Repairs on Banker Street Overpass
For Immediate Release EFFINGHAM - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that repairs on the Banker Street overpass between Fayette Avenu...
Jul 02, 2026
Lake Mattoon Beach To Reopen On Thursday
Some good news this time around for Lake Mattoon... the beach is reopening Thursday, July 2nd, after water testing showed a drastic improvement in E. ...
Jul 01, 2026
Murder Victim Found In Lake Mattoon Identified As Plainfield, Illinois Man
Illinois State Police have identified the man whose remains were discovered in Lake Mattoon on Sunday of last week. ISP says additional updates will c...
Jul 01, 2026
From To-Go Cocktails To Senior Driving Tests... Here's The New Illinois Laws That Start Today
A new batch of laws officially took effect today in Illinois, and a few of them are worth knowing about, especially if you're a senior driver, a paren...
Jul 01, 2026
Train Derailment Near Downtown Neoga On Tuesday
A train derailment in Neoga today (Tuesday) has closed two railroad crossings in town, though no one was hurt and the incident is not considered a hazard to the public. Neoga Police Chief Andy Schabbing confirmed with news outlets that around 2:40 p.m. today, the crossings at 5th Street and 6th Street were closed follo...
Jun 30, 2026
Train Derailment Near Downtown Neoga On Tuesday
A train derailment in Neoga was reported this afternoon (Tuesday) has closed two railroad crossings in town, though no one was hurt and the incident i...
Jun 30, 2026
Lake Shelbyville Fireworks Set For Saturday Night - Here's Where To Park And Watch!
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is just about ready for their Fourth of July fireworks show at Lake Shelbyville, and if you're planning to head out, it's worth knowing where to go before you load up the car. With it being America's 250th birthday on top of limited parking at some access points to the lake, you'll want...
Jun 30, 2026
Illinois State Police Seeking Help Identifying Remains Found In Lake Mattoon
Illinois State Police are asking for the public's help after human remains were discovered in Lake Mattoon Sunday evening. According to ISP, boaters on Lake Mattoon spotted part of a human arm on the evening of June 28th, 2026. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Department requested that the Illinois State Police Division...
Jun 29, 2026
