Category Archives: Local News

According to a MPD press release, Mattoon Police arrested Spencer J. Adams, 44 of Mattoon, for the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine. The arrest occurred on 1/26/18 at 11:48am in the 1200 block...

According to a press release from the MPD, Mattoon Police arrested Jonathan J. Berry, 29 years of age of Mattoon, for the offenses of Fugitive from Justice and Possession of Methamphetamine. The arres...

CTF ILLINOIS Self-Advocates are promoting a More Alike than Different campaign February 26 (6pm to 7:30pm) at the Public Library in Charleston. Join us in our More Alike than Different campaign, Febru...

Lake Land College invites all area businesses to join in the college's 50th anniversary celebration by highlighting Laker Alumni in the workplace. "Through this initiative, we want to recognize the hu...

Role models. Defenders of women's rights and causes. Women who make a difference in Charleston and at Eastern Illinois University. These are the women who should be nominated during February for the a...

The Gaslight Art Colony Mardi Gras party comes to Marshall February 17th at Harlan Hall. Your $50.00 Ticket includes Louisianna Style Appetizers & Dessert, Open Bar, Live Entertainment! Enjoy the ...

Future Business Leaders of America is sponsoring trivia night, February 8th at Richland County High School. Teams can consist of up to eight people and the cost is $30 per team. Proceeds will help stu...

The Douglas County Clerk's office will have an open house showcasing the new voting equipment this Thursday (2/1) from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Smith House. Refreshments will be served.

A soup supper featuring homemade chili and vegetable soup will be held this Saturday (2/3) from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at the Grove Township Community Center in Montrose. Meals are $4.00 each. Tickets will be...

Light snowfall has caused some bridge decks to become iced over. Illinois State Police troopers are on scene of two crashes on I-57 at the 184 overpass. The officers reported the bridges were iced ove...