Shelbyville News

Teams of four are encouraged to accept the challenge of collecting clever items and performing exciting challenges to win prizes and fight against cancer.

The recently found telegram from 1865 was signed by Lincoln who urged Union Army officials to allow Perry Harris to be discharged from service after an impassioned plea from his father.

Wet weather brought flooding in areas around Central Illinois, but for one man, it brought unexpected visitors to his home off Staley Road.

Shelby County Sheriff Michael Miller announced that his department has switched to a new digital radio system that includes encryptment of the radio system.

Lyle E. Wise, 75, of Shelbyville passed away at 1:22 p.m. Wednesday in his home.

Continued spring rains have resulted in higher than normal water on Lake Shelbyville and the Army Corps of Engineers have opened the dam gates, sending the water farther down the Kaskaskia River.

The pool elevation at the lake has risen to 9.43 feet above the normal summer pool, which is 599.7 feet.