Category Archives: Local News

The City of Mattoon's Public Works Department will begin flushing hydrants Monday (10/1) Flushing will be conducted weekdays between 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. You may notice some discoloration during th...

Celebrate Halloween early at Douglas-Hart Nature Center's "Monster Mash," October 19th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The evening will include games, crafts, dancing, pizza and more. Cost is $6.00 for members an...

An investigation is underway into the death of a Dieterich woman. Authorities received a call at 3:10 this morning about an unresponsive female in the bathroom of a residence. Deputies administered NA...

A man who allegedly hijacked a car with baby inside is being held in the Douglas County Jail. Atwood Police say 21-year-old Seth Tindle was arrested yesterday on charges of aggravated vehicular hijack...

For Immediate Release SPRINGFIELD, IL - Beginning Monday, the Illinois Department of Agriculture will host more than 20 international buyers from four different countries in an effort to increase expo...

The Richland County Soil and Water Conservation District's fish sale is underway. The deadline to order grass carp is October 17th and all others need to be ordered by October 25th. Fish will be deliv...

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Flood Warning for portions of the following river in eastern Illinois and western Indiana... Wabash River... Lowland flooding will develop lat...

A benefit for the Jeremy Voris family will be held at the Windsor American Legion on November 3rd, starting at 3:00 p.m. Dinner will be available for $5.00 a plate, they'll have a 50/50, silent auctio...

The Mattoon Area Family YMCA, in partnership with registered dieticians from the Center for Healthy Living at Sarah Bush Lincoln, are offering nutrition classes September 25th, October 23rd and Decemb...

The Class E golf outing will be held at Charleston Country Club October 10th. Cost is $80 per golfer, and sponsorships opportunities are available. Registration and lunch will be at 10:45, and the tou...