Category Archives: Local News

The Edgar County Coroner has released the grim details of a fatal car accident that claimed the life of a Brocton woman last Sunday evening on Illinois Highway 49. The crash happened around 8:43 p.m. ...

Thursday, May 28th will be the Sweep Sip and Stroll at Downtown Arcola from 5-8pm! Snow cones, cotton candy, and outdoor games under the sun, plus a lineup of creative vendors ready to dazzle. Explore...

Summer adventure awaits at the Effingham Public Library! On Thursday, May 21st, bring your kids, ages zero to eighteen for the big Summer Read Kickoff! There's excitement for the whole family, with bo...

Crossroads Community Church in Charleston is serving up a FREE dinner on Friday, May 29th at 6pm. Burgers, hot dogs, a variety of side dishes and so much more! Meet Charleston's police officers, check...

Tonight's the night for Lake Land College graduates and their families, and if you're planning to head to campus for commencement, here's everything you need to know before you go. The ceremony will b...

A Wednesday afternoon apartment fire in Mattoon displaced six residents and left two units completely unsuitable to live in. Mattoon Fire Chief Jeff Hilligoss says that thanks to a group of quick-thin...

The road across the main dam at Lake Shelbyville will be closed starting next Monday, May 18th at 8 a.m. and is expected to remain closed through Thursday, May 21st until 5 p.m. The closure applies to...

Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, and with that comes a reminder from the Mattoon Police Department: buckle up... because officers will be watching. Mattoon Police...

An Eastern Illinois University Athletic Director is getting some national recognition, and it's the kind of honor that doesn't come around every day. Dwight Rutledge, the Assistant Athletic Director f...

Here's a number that might surprise you... Illinois spent $33 million last year just picking up litter off our roads. That's not pothole repairs, not new pavement, not bridges, but trash. But what doe...