Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Tri-State area

Tuesday, April 16, 2013  Adams County is considering housing federal inmates in an effort to boost revenue at the Adams County Jail.

Friday, April 12, 2013  BBC faces Thatcher dilemma as opponents push 'Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead' to top of charts

Thursday, March 07, 2013  The Illini West School District is asking voters to approve a bond issue in next months election to help finance the construction of a new high school.

Monday, February 04, 2013  Sandy Hook choir, Jennifer Hudson stir Super Bowl crowd with "America the Beautiful.'

Saturday, November 24, 2012  Small Business Saturday will offer shoppers incentives to keep their holiday dollars local.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has banned all media from state prisons.

Sunday, June 03, 2012  One organizer for the Fishing for Freedom event says the fishing is just a ploy.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012  An Illinois House committee has approved early release for prison inmates.

Monday, May 28, 2012  A 115-year tradition continued Monday at Ellington Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Saturday, May 26, 2012  The James O'Donnell Funeral Home sponsored their 4th annual lantern floating memorial service.

Thursday, March 08, 2012  Macomb Council says they aren't banning large gatherings like the Wheeler Street block party, but trying to control them.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012  We were wondering ... what's your take on parental/spectator sportsmanship?

Friday, November 18, 2011  Violence, clashes with police mar Occupy protests; crowd control tactics questioned

Friday, August 26, 2011  Illinois legislators worried about drop in number of prison guards if everyone eligible for retirement takes it next year.

Thursday, July 21, 2011  Final farewell: Last shuttle lands, ending 30-year era that put hundreds in orbit, lab in sky