Category Archives: Local News
ERBA Will Start Taking School Supply Applications
Embarras River Basin Agency, Inc. (ERBA) is taking applications for the CSBG School Supply Program, which provides required school supplies to eligible children attending kindergarten through 12th gra...
May 17, 2019
IDPH Takes Action to Combat Measles
For Immediate Release (Press Release) IDPH Takes Action to Combat Measles SPRINGFIELD - As cases of measles continue to rise across the U.S., the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is taking ...
May 17, 2019
Spring Clean-Up Day in Mattoon
Tomorrow (5/18) is spring clean-up day in Mattoon. Roll-off bins will be at the yard waste facility from 8:00-11:00 a.m. Scrap metals can be dropped off at Mervis Industries, Neal Tire & Auto will...
May 17, 2019
Martinsville Elementary School Dismisses Early
In what was deemed a "safety threat," Martinsville Elementary School dismissed late yesterday (May 16, 2019). According to the Martinsville Police Department, students were taken to shelter until the ...
May 17, 2019
Entries Being Accepted for Lil’ Miss Firecracker and Lil’ Mr. Skyrocket Contest
Entries are being accepted for Common Links' Lil' Miss Firecracker and Lil' Mr. Skyrocket contest. It's not a beauty pageant or a talent show. It is a fun event in which all the participants win prize...
May 17, 2019
Mattoon Police Department Announce Arrest and 1st Degree Murder Charge
For Immediate Release (Press Release) - from the Mattoon Police Department Mattoon police were dispatched to Sunrise Apartments, 1817 S. 9th, on Friday May 17th at approx. 1:10 a.m. in regards to an u...
May 17, 2019
Giant Lincoln sculpture coming to Springfield
Giant Lincoln sculpture coming to Springfield SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the City of Springfield will host the exhibition of American realist Seward Jo...
May 17, 2019
Illinois State Police Announce Distracted Driving Week Results
For Immediate Release Illinois State Police Announce Distracted Driving Week Results SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois State Police (ISP) Troopers across the state participated in Distracted Driving Awareness W...
May 17, 2019
Entries Being Accepted for Miss Mo-Do Fair Queen Pageants
Entries for the Moultrie-Douglas County Fair queen pageants are being accepted until June 2nd. Miss contestants need to be 16 to 21-years-old; Junior Miss, 11-14, and 5-7 for Little Miss. Applications...
May 17, 2019
Reports of Body Bag Being Taken from Decatur's Fairview Park
Reports are that authorities in Decatur were seen taking a body bag out of Dreamland Lake in Fairview Park yesterday. Authorities would not comment at that time as to the specifics of the situation bu...
May 17, 2019
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