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Mattoon PD Looking for Another Suspect in CVS Burglary
According to a press release from MPD, Mattoon Police arrested Seantrez L. Isom, 24 years of age of Chicago, IL, for the offenses of Burglary and Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle. The arrest occur...
Jun 26, 2018 The unknown male is shown in this CVS footage wearing this “geek” shirt. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.
More Synthetic Cannabinoids Cases
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been alerted to additional cases of severe bleeding in individuals who used synthetic cannabinoids, commonly called Spice, K2, and fak...
Jun 26, 2018
Charleston Speedway Cancels Tonight
According to officials with the Charleston Speedway, due to the rain, the Charleston Speedway has canceled tonight's (Tuesday, June 26) UMP Summer Nationals. The event will be rescheduled for a later ...
Jun 26, 2018
K-9 Praised For Multi-Million Dollar Pot Bust
K-9 Praised For Multi-Million Dollar Pot Bust (Chicago, IL) -- A Chicago police K-9 is getting lots of praise and treats following a ten million dollar marijuana bust over the weekend. Officials say t...
Jun 26, 2018
Effingham Band Jam
A band jam to benefit the Effingham County Veteran's Memorial will be held July 15th at the Effingham Event Center. Doors open at noon and the jam begins at 12:30. Adult admission is $10.00 per person...
Jun 26, 2018
MPD Announce Arrest
According to a MPD press release, Mattoon Police arrested Alex L. Walker, 32 years of age of Mattoon, for an active Coles County warrant with the original charge of Forgery. The arrest occurred on 6/2...
Jun 25, 2018 Alex L. Walker. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.
Mattoon Woman Facing a Theft Charge
According to a MPD press release, Mattoon Police arrested Shieda T.A. Langston, 30 years of age of Mattoon, for the offense of Theft. The arrest occurred on 6/22/18 at 11:24am at the Mattoon Police De...
Jun 25, 2018 Shieda T.A. Langston. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.
Mattoon Man Charged with Misuse of a Credit Card
According to a press release from MPD, Mattoon Police arrested Shay A. Margenthaler, 30 years of age of Mattoon, for the offense of Misuse of a Credit Card. The arrest occurred on 6/24/18 at 8:36pm in...
Jun 25, 2018 Shay A. Margenthaler. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.
Student trustee selected for upcoming school year at Lake Land College
The Lake Land College student body selected Tessa Philpot, St. Elmo, as its 2018-2019 student trustee. The student trustee serves on the Lake Land College Board of Trustees, representing the student b...
Jun 25, 2018 Tessa Philpot, St. Elmo, won the election to serve as the 2018-2019 student trustee for Lake Land College. She will represent the student body on the Lake Land College Board of Trustees. Photo submitted by Lake Land College.
Hemingway, Sandburg, Bradbury lead the way in voting for top Illinois authors
SPRINGFIELD - Authors who took readers from the deserts of Mars to the snows of Kilimanjaro and from Chicago's streets to Africa's jungles were named the top Illinois authors by voters participating i...
Jun 25, 2018
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