Category Archives: Local News

Everyone is safe after a house fire in Charleston last night. According to Fire Chief Steve Bennett, the Charleston Fire Department was dispatched to 514 North 6th Street, where they found heavy fire ...

Summer internships are available at Douglas-Hart Nature Center in Mattoon. Available volunteer positions are: Junior counselor internship, and conservation crew internship. Must be at least 13-years-o...

The Illinois Department on Aging is accepting nominations for the 2018 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Awards. These awards recognize adults, 65 years of age and older, and highlight the meaningful co...

Be a superhero in the battle to end child abuse at the Mattoon Exchange Club's 5K run and walk for kids, April 14th at the Mattoon YMCA. Entry fee is $15.00. Free donuts at the halfway mark, and medal...

From Illinois State Police District 10: As of 11:20 p.m. (3/22) Troopers are on scene of a fatal traffic crash on I-57 Southbound at milepost 252.5. For the time being drive with caution and expect de...

Wednesday, March 21st and tonight more local Baseball and Softball action takes place. Follow along with area scores below! High School Baseball: FINAL: Arcola 6, Windsor/Stew-Stras 5 FINAL: Mattoon 1...

During the evening hours of Tuesday, March 20th a traffic crash occurred along I-74 westbound at milepost 216 in Vermillion County. Preliminary details from Illinois State Police District 10 indicate ...

SPRINGFIELD, IL - With warmer days just around the corner, this is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of the Illinois State Fair's Spring Savings Spectacular! Many fairgoers do not realize now ...

  PRESS RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chris Miller Sweeps to Vicotry in Republican Primary Election Chris Miller was elected the Republican nominee for state representative in Illinois House Dis...

Heritage Woods of Charleston will honor Gladys Lafferty with an open house for her 104th birthday, Monday (3/26) at 1:30. They'll have cake and punch, and the Easters will perform at 2:00 p.m. They're...