Category Archives: Local News

ISP Troopers Will Be On The Lookout For DUI's Effingham, IL -- Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces emphasis on deterring and stopping impaired driving d...

Pre-registration is underway for Blake's Shining Star Race, which will be held March 31st in Neoga. Sign up for the 5K run or walk before race day for $20.00. The price will be $5.00 more on race day....

Glo Bingo comes to the Mattoon Eagles Club April 6th. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and bingo starts at 7:00. Over $1,000 in cash prizes will be given away. Advance tickets are $20 or $25 at the door. ...

A recall has been issued for Johnsonville, LLC on 109,603 pounds of smoked pork sausage products that could contain extraneous materials. The fully cooked packages of Jalepeno Cheddar Smoked Sausage w...

Mattoon Police arrested Stephen T. Bennett, 23 years of age of Mattoon, for the offense of Felony Theft Over $10,000. The arrest occurred on 3/15/18 at 11:10am at the Mattoon Police Department. The ch...

SPRINGFIELD (March 16, 2018) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is joining state officials to conduct damage assessments in Iroquois, Kankakee and Vermilion counties next week. Governor ...

Donkey basketball comes to Stew-Stras High School March 24th. Doors open at 6:00, pre-show at 6:30, and the game begins at 7:00. Advance tickets are $6.00 and are available from FFA members, at the Sh...

Pre-registration for Casey-Westfield students who will enter kindergarten this fall will be held on Monday, March 19th, from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. and on Tuesday, March 20th, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Mon...

The man accused of murdering James Skinner, of Brownstown, will make an appearance in Fayette County Court at 10:00 this morning. 68-year-old David Leroy Bright, of Mulberry Grove is charged with two ...

(EFFINGHAM, IL) - HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital announced today it has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement. T...