Category Archives: Local News
Illinois Lawmakers Look To Legalize Sports BettingÂ
Illinois Lawmakers Look To Legalize Sports Betting (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois lawmakers say there's a chance that people could be betting on baseball or basketball games in the not-too-distant futu...
May 15, 2018
Illinois Governor Proposes Limited Death Penalty
Illinois Governor Proposes Limited Death Penalty (Chicago, IL) -- Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner says it's time to bring back the death penalty -- in certain cases. Rauner is using an amendatory veto ...
May 15, 2018
Trial Underway for Decatur Man Accused of Killing an Effingham Man
The trial for a Decatur man accused of killing an Effingham man got underway yesterday. 26-year-old Keirsean Bond pleaded not guilty to killing Todd Feldkamp, and the attempted murder of Scottie Bone,...
May 15, 2018
Spring Rendezvous and Links to the Future
The annual Spring Rendezvous and Links to the Future will be May 19th from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Wolf Creek State Park at Lake Shelbyville. Enjoy lots of outdoor activities at this youth festival,...
May 15, 2018
IHSA Road Race 5K
The 2nd Annual IHSA Road Race will take place on Saturday, June 2nd at Heartland Community College in Normal. The 5K race is open to all high school students. They'll have divisions for boys, girls an...
May 15, 2018
Indiana Man Transported to St. Anthony's After Personal Injury Crash on I-57 South
A Personal Injury Crash occurred along I-57 Southbound at milepost 145 (Edgewood Exit) the afternoon of Monday, May 14th. Preliminary details from Illinois State Police District 12, indicate Michael E...
May 14, 2018
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Fayette County
The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Marion and Fayette County until 8:00 p.m. CDT. Severe Thunderstorms were located extending from Nokomis near Beck...
May 14, 2018
Mattoon Man Facing Two Charges
According to a press release from MPD, Mattoon Police arrested Zachary J. Dare, 45 years of age of Mattoon, for the offense of Violation of a Bail Bond and Resisting a Police Officer. The arrest occur...
May 14, 2018 Zachary J. Dare. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.
Arthur Man Facing Charges of Possession of Meth
Mattoon Police arrested Joseph C. May, 36 years of age of Arthur, IL, for the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine. The arrest occurred on 05/12/18 at 4:06pm in the 1500 Block of Lafayette Ave in ...
May 14, 2018 Joseph C. May. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.
Mattoon Man Charged with Disorderly Conduct
According to a MPD press release, Mattoon Police arrested Ronald L. Huff, 63 years of age of Mattoon, for the offense of Disorderly Conduct. The arrest occurred on 5/13/18 at 1:11am in the 600 block o...
May 14, 2018 Ronald L. Huff. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.
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