Category Archives: Local News

CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is receiving $16 million in federal funding to continue its efforts to combat the opioid crisis. Opioid deaths are rising across the country,...

Here is the Mattoon Fire Department statement from their social media page: "We have received a decision from the arbitrator in favor of the City's stance on our ambulances. The Mattoon Firefighter's ...

SPRINGFIELD, IL - As the first wave of the 10-year Firearm Owners Identification card come due for renewal, Illinois State Police Director Leo Schmitz is urging FOID card holders to apply early to rem...

The Lake Land College Foundation will honor the 50 most influential people in the college's history this summer as part of the 50th anniversary celebration. "Since its inception, Lake Land College has...

Dems File Massive Lawsuit Over 2016 Campaign (New York, NY) -- Democrats are alleging a massive conspiracy in the 2016 presidential campaign. The Democratic National Committee is suing the Trump presi...

The Mattoon FFA chapter is having a plant sale until 6pm today (Friday, April 20) and tomorrow, Saturday, April 21 from 6am to 6pm. The sale is behind Mattoon High School.

The Mattoon Chamber of Commerce golf classic will be played July 13th at the Mattoon Golf and Country Club. As part of the "Friday the 13th" theme, the one-thousand-dollar putting contest will now be ...

Florida Deputies Killed In Shooting Without Apparent Motive (Trenton, FL) -- We're learning more details about the deadly ambush shooting of two North Florida police officers. Police originally said g...

Illinois House Okays 'Off Shoring' Law (Springfield, IL) -- It may soon be a bit easier to know who is working in state government. The Illinois House yesterday approved a plan to end 'off shoring' in...

Final Quincy Veterans Home Report Could Come Next Week (Springfield, IL) -- Lawmakers in Springfield could soon get a look at the final recommendations to end the Legionnaires outbreak at the Quincy v...