Category Archives: Local News

MATTOON - The first of three summer library programs presented by Douglas-Hart Nature Center staff is Thursday (May 31, 2018) at the Mattoon Public Library. Ms. Drizzle the Magic Book Box begins at 10...

Sarah Bush Lincoln is offering sports physicals for middle and high school athletes Tuesday (6/5) from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Charleston Family Practice, and June 14th at Family Medical Center in Mattoon, ...

Route 121 in Cumberland County between County Road 1450 East and 1600 East will now be called "Specialist Michael Flood Memorial Highway." The Illinois Senate voted unanimously on Memorial Day. Flood,...

Wednesday, May 30, 2018: The boil order that was in effect for the village of Strasburg has been lifted.

An Effingham teen was arrested this week on burglary charges. According to the Effingham Police Department, 18-year-old Daniel Lankford stole items from a vehicle which was parked in the 200 block of ...

Change Of Venue Possible In Southern Illinois Doctor's Murder Trial (Harrisburg, IL) -- Lawyers for a southern Illinois doctor accused of killing his wife may want to move his trial. Brian Burns' lega...

Illinois Takes Second Chance At State Gun Regulations (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois lawmakers are trying again to get involved with gun dealers in the state. The Illinois House yesterday approved a pl...

Illinois House Endorses Progressive Income Tax Resolution (Springfield, IL) -- Most Democrats in the Illinois House are on the record supporting a progressive income tax. The House yesterday endorsed ...

Southern Illinois Bracing For Alberto's Remnants (Paducah, KY) -- Southern Illinois will see the worst of what's left of Tropical Storm Alberto. The National Weather Service says parts of southern and...

CDC Report Finds Traces Of Legionella Bacteria At Quincy Home (Quincy, IL) -- There are still traces of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease at the Quincy veterans home. The CDC released its...