Category Archives: Local News

The deadline for nominations for the Arcola High School Distinguished Alumni is Monday (4/23). Nomination forms are available at the high school, Arcola Public Library, First Mid-Illinois Bank and Tru...

According to a press release from MPD, Mattoon Police arrested Zachary C. Kowalis, 31 years of age of Mattoon, for the offense of Criminal Trespass. The arrest occurred on 4/14/18 at 11:47pm in the 18...

Murphysboro, IL - The Illinois Department of Corrections opened its second Life-Skills Re-entry Center today, aimed at helping offenders learn skills that will be critical to their success upon releas...

Allegiant Defends Service After "60 Minutes" Report (Moline, IL) -- One of the few airlines to serve most of Illinois' airports outside of Chicago is defending its reputation after a scathing report o...

U.S. Supreme Court Again Turns Down Blagojevich Appeal (Washington, DC) -- Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is not getting a new trial or a new sentence. The United States Supreme Court yester...

Quincy Legionnaires' Report Leaves Questions Lingering (Springfield, IL) -- The latest report into the Legionnaires' outbreak at Illinois' veterans home in Quincy isn't answering all of the lingering ...

Cindy White has announced her retirement as head of the Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce. White, who has been with the chamber since 1996, will step down June 30th. The board says they hope to have...

The teen accused of making a threat against Sullivan High School pleaded not guilty to making a terrorist threat yesterday. 18-year-old Jalon Warren waived his right to a preliminary hearing, and requ...

The 29th annual May Merriment will be held Saturday, May 5th at the Mattoon YMCA. Local restaurants will have food stations set up inside Bock Gym, and you can bid on live and silent auction items. Ne...

Lake Shelbyville boaters can earn $75.00 for participating in a focus group. Open to adult males, 20 to 60, the April 28th session will run from 12:30-2:30, and will focus on men who don't always wear...