Category Archives: Local News

Day two of our winter blood drive is Tuesday from 1:00-5:30 at the Mattoon American Legion. Thanks to everyone who came out to donate in Greenup last Thursday. Remember, if you donate or attempt to do...

According to the Mattoon Police Department, Mattoon Police arrested Michaela L. Herpstreith, 19 years of age of Mattoon, for the offenses of Criminal Trespass to Residence and Battery. The arrest occu...

According to the Mattoon Police Department, Mattoon Police arrested Jacob D. Beck, 23 years of age of Mattoon, for the offenses of Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Synthetic Cann...

The Salvation Army's annual masquerade ball will be held Saturday, March 3rd in the gym at 1300 Richmond Avenue in Mattoon. Formal attire is encouraged, but not required. Ball gowns are available to b...

The next Make and Take event at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library will be a Valentine's Day themed one. It will be taking place on Saturday, February 10th, from 10:30am-4:00pm, or while supplies ...

In anticipation of the 100th Anniversary of the Illinois State Police coming up in 2022, the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation is hosting a logo design contest. It is open to active and retire...

101.3 WMCI, 92.1 the Axe and Victory 103.9 is helping our sister station, 104.3 the Party, taking the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois at Lake Sara in Effingham. In order to help raise funds...

The new Sarah Bush Lincoln Neoga Clinic will open Monday (2/5). An open house will be held Thursday from 5:00-7:30 p.m., with the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served...

Charleston Carnegie Public Library will be having a Tooth Time Story Time on Monday, February 5th at 3 times throughout the day, 10:30, 1:15, and 5:30. Dental hygienists from Charleston Family Dental ...

"Designs of Duty," an exhibit featuring East Central Illinois veterans and their service-related tattoos, will be on display at Booth Library on the campus of EIU through May 11th. Related exhibits on...