Category Archives: Local News

Tennessee Quake Second Strongest (Decatur, TN) -- Today's 4.4 magnitude earthquake in Tennessee is the second strongest to ever be felt in the eastern portion of the state. The strongest to ever hit w...

McDonald's To Cut Antibiotics In Its Beef (Chicago, IL) -- McDonald's is announcing plans to rid its beef from antibiotics. The Chicago-based restaurant chain says it's working with ten of its top bee...

According to a post on the Mattoon Community Unit School District #2 Facebook page, the monetary donations for Taylorville are closing in on $5,000. They are still accepting donations until 4pm today ...

For Immediate Release Governor's health care fraud prevention initiatives save the State more than $218 million CHICAGO - In its latest report, the Governor's Health Care Fraud Elimination Task Force ...

Trump's Former Lawyer & Fixer Headed To Prison (New York, NY) -- President Trump's former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen is headed to prison. A federal judge in New York imposed a sentence of thre...

For Immediate Release Lake Shelbyville Christmas Tree Recycling Program Lake Shelbyville - Don't let your Christmas tree go to waste this year after the holidays. Extend your tree's life by donating i...

World Cup, Hurricane Florence, Mac Miller Top 2018 Google Searches (Undated) -- The top Google searches for 2018 focus on soccer, destructive weather, and high-profile deaths and suicides. The World C...

An Indiana man has been charged with DUI and using a cellphone in the accident that killed April Fisher, of Mattoon, yesterday (Tuesday, December 11.) According to the Coles County Sheriff's Office, 5...

Health Experts Warn About Dangers Of Taking Too Much Acetaminophen (Henderson, NV) -- With cold and flu season here, health experts are warning about the dangers of taking too much acetaminophen. Dr. ...

Tickets are available for the annual Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce dinner celebration, which will be held on January 26th from 5:00-7:30 p.m. in the EIU Grand Ballroom. The evening will include ...