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Mattoon PD Arrest Man for Unlawful Use of Credit Card
From the Mattoon Police Department, Mattoon Police arrested Michael C. Cowger, 38 years of age of Moweaqua, IL, for the offense of Unlawful use of a Credit Card. The arrest occurred on 07/12/2018 at 4...
Jul 13, 2018 Michael C. Cowger. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.
Teen Arrested for Burglary
According to a press release from MPD, Mattoon Police arrested Tyler M. Ryan, 19 years of age of Oreana, IL, for the offense of Burglary. The arrest occurred on 07/12/2018 at 12:50pm at Mattoon PD. Th...
Jul 13, 2018 Tyler M. Ryan. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.
Mattoon Man Charged with Domestic Battery and Possession of Meth
According to a MPD press release, Mattoon Police arrested Robert S. Davis, 58 years of age of Mattoon, for the offense of Domestic Battery and Possession of Methamphetamine. The arrest occurred on 07/...
Jul 13, 2018 Robert S. Davis. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.
Two Women Charged with Unlawful Use of Credit Card
According to a press release from MPD, Mattoon Police arrested Monica S. Lee, 35 years of age of Mattoon, as well as Melissa K. Edwards, 43 years of age of Mattoon, for the offense of Unlawful use of ...
Jul 13, 2018 Monica S. Lee. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.
Cornbelt Shrine Club Queen of Hearts Drawing Tonight
Today, Friday the 13th, so see if luck's on your side with another Cornbelt Shrine Club Queen of Hearts Drawing at the Charleston Moose Lodge. The jackpot will be more than $250,000! Half will go to t...
Jul 13, 2018 Alyson Hurt / CC
Effingham Fire Chief Retiring
Effingham Fire Chief Joseph Holomy is calling it a career. The chief submitted his notice to the City of Effingham today, announcing his retirement will be effect August 24th. Holomy's career began in...
Jul 13, 2018
Body Found in Wabash River Identified
The body of the man found in the Wabash River this week has been identified as 49-year-old David Overbay, of Lawrenceville. Police say his truck stopped working and he did not have a cell phone to cal...
Jul 13, 2018
Mattoon Man Found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
A Mattoon man was acquitted of charges of auto theft and damage to property after being found not guilty by reason of insanity. A psychologist's evaluation determined 37-year-old Daniel Ramsey's menta...
Jul 13, 2018
Road Closure in Mattoon
Water line work has forced the closure of Marshall Avenue, from 11th to 13th Street in Mattoon. Crews are moving a water line prior to road work which is scheduled to begin on July 23rd.
Jul 13, 2018
IDPH: Foodborne Illnesses Linked To McDonald's Salads
IDPH: Foodborne Illnesses Linked To McDonald's Salads (Springfield, IL) -- Dozens of cases of foodborne illnesses in the state are being blamed on salads from McDonald's restaurants. The Illinois Depa...
Jul 13, 2018 Mike Mozart / CC
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