Category Archives: Local News

According to a MPD press release, Mattoon Police arrested Jennifer L. Hunter, 41 years of age of Mattoon, for the offense of Domestic Battery. The arrest occurred on 4/28/2018 at 6:17pm in the 1400 bl...

According to a press release from MPD, Mattoon Police arrested Lee O. Greenwood, 44 years of age of Decatur, IL, for the offense of Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle. The arrest occurred on 4/29/20...

Our condolences to his family, as we lost one of our own last weekend. Bill Burry, long-time announcer with sister station WCRC passed away Sunday. An exceptional musician, as well as man who was pass...

Mattoon Police arrested Tytia N. Cushman, 24 years of age of Mattoon, and, Brooke M. Beltz, 22 years of age of Mattoon, for the offense of Domestic Battery. The arrest occurred on 4/29/2018 at 2:31pm ...

Lake Land College's National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) inducted 81 members on April 18 in the Luther Student Center Theater. Lake Land enrolled more than 300 students as paid members in...

According to a press release from MPD, Mattoon Police arrested Michael C. Arthur, 35 years of age of Mattoon, for the offense of Aggravated Battery. The arrest occurred on 4/27/2018 at 2pm at the Doug...

(EFFINGHAM, IL) - According to the latest U.S. Census figures, there are now more Americans age 65 and older than at any other time in U.S. history and that number is expected to increase more rapidly...

Springfield, IL - With the start of the Illinois State Fair just 100 days away and the start of the Du Quoin State Fair not far behind, Agriculture Director Raymond Poe is unveiling the theme of the 2...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Springfield, IL - State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is co-sponsoring legislation that would prohibit a pay raise for lawmakers. Under current law, lawmakers are scheduled to re...

The Salvation Army of Coles & Cumberland Counties- Mattoon Corps will be hosting their 2nd Annual Community Resource Fair on Tuesday, May 8th from 10am - 2pm at The Salvation Army - Mattoon Corps ...