Category Archives: Local News

A Flora man has been sentenced to eight-years in prison after pleading guilty to a count of delivery of methamphetamine. 44-year-old Robert Sherman, and 22-year-old Trinity Payne, of Louisville, were ...

A press release from IDPH: SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is warning people about the dangers of synthetic cannabinoids, often called fake weed, K2, and spice, after six...

SPRINGFIELD, IL - Illinois State Police (ISP) today announced a special enforcement detail dedicated in honor of fallen Trooper James Sauter, who was killed in the line of duty on March 28, 2013, when...

Due to the forecast, Mattoon Middle School is cancelling the track meet for today, March 27th.

Tyler Farr will be the headliner for the Moultrie-Douglas County Fair in Arthur, July 14th, with special guest, Wreckless Whiskey. Tickets will go on sale June 1st at moultriedouglascountyfair.com.

A Mattoon man was sentenced to four-years in prison after pleading guilty to threatening a public official and aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude police. The incidents occurred in 2016 when 29-...

Springfield, IL - State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is co-sponsoring jobs reform legislation that focuses on helping reduce the tendency of convicted criminals to commit another crime, and ensuring ...

Mattoon Police arrested Gregory D. Grissom, 39 years of age of Mattoon, for an active Coles County Warrant, as well as for Resisting a Police Officer. The arrest occurred on 3/26/18 at 3:36am in the 2...

According to the Mattoon Police Department, Mattoon Police arrested David D. Stovall, 44 years of age of Mattoon, for the offenses of Aggravated Battery and Obstructing a Police Officer. The arrest oc...

According to the Mattoon Police Department, Mattoon Police arrested Gregory W. Spiers, 41 years of age of Mattoon, for the offense of Theft and Criminal Damage to State Supported Property. The arrest ...