Category Archives: Local News

According to a MPD press release, Mattoon Police arrested Cortez E. Boston-Hubbard, 21 years of age from Saginaw, MI, for the offense of Possession of over 100 grams of Cannabis. The arrest occurred o...

According to a press release from MPD, Mattoon Police arrested Demonte E. James, 26 years of age of Mattoon, for the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine, and Resisting a Police Officer. The arres...

Effingham, IL - Illinois State Police District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, today announced activity and enforcement figures for the month of February. Troopers in District 12, which includes ...

Palm Terrace will host a family-friendly fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital March 16th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the Mattoon Eagles Club. Enjoy corned beef, or polish sausage, with cabb...

Pacific Island Bones May Be Amelia Earhart's Remains (Knoxville, TN) -- A scientist says Amelia Earhart's bones may have been found on a Pacific island nearly 80 years ago. An anthropology professor a...

Illinois House Demands Answers About Quincy Legionnaires (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois lawmaker say they want to know what Governor Rauner knew, and when he knew it about the Legionnaires outbreak in ...

U Of I Grad Students Sitting-In At University President's Office (Urbana, IL) -- The graduate student strike at the University of Illinois is changing locations. Students set up a sit-in yesterday at ...

Senators Durbin, Duckworth Want Detailed Plan For Quincy Home (Washington, DC) -- Both of Illinois' U.S. senators say they want more than vague assurances from Governor Rauner about the state's vetera...

Volunteers are needed to help place Christmas Trees in Lake Shelbyville for fish habitat improvement day March 17th. They need help on shore and assistance from those with large Jon Boats as well. Sim...

A Benefit for Diane Bell will be held Saturday, April 7th, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Sullivan VFW. Dinner will be available for a free-will donation. In addition to live and silent auctions, they'll giv...