Category Archives: Local News

June 19, 2018   MATTOON - A book discussion on Freedom's Forge, a book about industry and World War II, is set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday on the first floor of the Mattoon Public Library. This is the...

For Immediate Release Effingham, IL - In May, Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12 Trooper, Nathan Schnarre, was commended by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for his work in a case involv...

Department encourages "Building Strong Support for Elders" Springfield, IL - June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month in Illinois, and the state's Department on Aging (IDoA) is encouraging "Building ...

For Immediate Release from the Governor's Office Gov. Rauner proclaims Juneteenth Day in Illinois CHICAGO (June 19, 2018) - Gov. Rauner proclaimed June 19, 2018 as Juneteenth Day in Illinois to commem...

According to a press release fro MPD, Mattoon Police arrested Dezera N. Hanton, 22 years of age of Mattoon, for the offense of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. The arrest occurred on 6/15/1...

Tuesday, June 19 (8:45am): The boil order in Strasburg has been lifted.

EIU's office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism needs your help preparing for their biggest blanket making day of the year. On August 18, there will be 400 EIU students making fleece blankets for On...

An Effingham man faces multiple charges following a motorcycle accident just after midnight. According to the Illinois State Police, 56-year-old Marek Woronowicz took the turn on the Altamont entrance...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2018 MATTOON - The second of three summer library programs presented by Douglas-Hart Nature Center staff is Friday (June 22, 2018) at the Mattoon Public Library. "Would Y...

According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, extreme heat has caused portions of northbound Interstate 55 to buckle. The affected area is between the Williamsville and Elkhart exits, 13 mil...