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The Illinois Department of Public Health is confirming the first human case of the West Nile Virus in the state this year. Officials say an adolescent in west-central Illinois became severely ill late...

From the Illinois State Police: Tonight, June 6th through tomorrow morning, June 7th, Interstate 74 eastbound at Prairie View Road/Exit 174 will be closed from 9 PM to 6 AM for an emergency road repai...

According to ABC News, the popular Snack Cake Brand Hostess has recalled many of their popular treats including Ding Dongs, Zingers, and Donuts. The cause for this recall is due to "Undeclared Peanut ...

What have you done for your community lately? The team at the Mattoon Area Family YMCA invites you to join them on "Serve Day," June 25th, from 8-10am. If you have two hours to spare, you're welcome t...

The 52nd annual Riviera Regatta will be this weekend at Lake Mattoon. You're welcome to bring your lawn chairs and a picnic basket to the beach and enjoy. Races begin at 1:15 Saturday afternoon and at...

Mattoon Police arrested 40-year old Steven L. Fryer at 3:23 a.m. Saturday on North Route 45. He was charged with criminal damage to property. According to the report, Fryer allegedly used his head to ...

A Mattoon man faces charges of aggravated battery after an incident Friday night. According to the Mattoon Police Department, 25-year old Chester R. Trueblood was allegedly armed with a metal rod and ...

State Senator Kyle McCarter and Effingham County Supervisor of Assessments, Pam Braun, will hold an informative and interactive session on property taxes this Thursday. They'll discuss how tax exempti...

Mostly sunny and windy today with a chance of an isolated shower or thunderstorm this afternoon. High of 83   A chance of rain and thunderstorms tonight, otherwise, partly cloudy with a low of 56...

Some Illinois lawmakers are optimistic about at least a stopgap budget deal being reached soon. Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno tells WBBM radio she believes lawmakers will reach an agreeme...