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As prepared for delivery Good afternoon: President Cullerton Speaker Madigan Leader Brady Leader Durkin Lieutenant Governor Sanguinetti Attorney General Madigan Secretary White Comptroller Mendoza Tre...

A defense motion to dismiss a felony murder count against a Mattoon man was denied this morning. 26-year-old James Shafer, who is charged with first degree murder, possession of a firearm by a felon a...

Deciding on what to do after high school graduation can be an overwhelming process. That's why Lake Land College is scheduling high school visits to help students know more about transitioning from hi...

Chicago, IL - Illinois State Police Director Leo Schmitz extends his heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family of slain Chicago Police Department Commander Paul Bauer. The Illinois State Police ...

Last year Congress passed the most sweeping tax reform of the federal tax code since 1986 and we've only just begun to see the effects of the new law. In addition to changing the way Americans are tax...

Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Arland D. Williams, Jr. Scholarship. Applicants must be graduates of Mattoon Senior High School, exhibit high qualities of character, and must be a col...

(EFFINGHAM, IL) - Each year, 1.2 million Americans will suffer a cardiac emergency. About one third of these patients will die before they reach the hospital for one critical reason: A delay in receiv...

According to a MPD press release, Mattoon Police arrested Matthew S. Cook, 33 years of age of Mattoon, for an active Coles County Warrant for Criminal Damage to Property, as well as for possession of ...

A Glo-Bingo fundraiser will be held this Saturday (2/17) at Cumberland High School. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and games will begin at 7:00. Tickets are $20.00 in advance and can be purchased in the...

The Clark County 4-H tack auction will be this Saturday at the extension office in Marshall. Doors will open at 3:00 p.m. and the sale starts at 4:00. In addition to the tack, you can also bid on, or ...