Category Archives: Local News

The Coles County Sheriff's Office needs your assistance in identifying a suspect for criminal damage and theft that occurred on or before January 9th from the Charleston Rock Quarry. Based on the scen...

The Mattoon YMCA is kicking off their Survivor Challenge in the new year. This 12-week program is designed to help members age 14+ create good exercise habits. Each week participants have a goal of a ...

The Kids Chess Club at the Mattoon Public Library will be meeting on January 27th from 10 to 11 am. This event is an opportunity for kids from grades 2 through 8 to come and play against other players...

The Charleston boys' basketball game against Lincoln and the Trojan Booster Club's spaghetti supper have been postponed for tonight, and will be rescheduled for next Friday, January 19th. Activities s...

Glo Bingo to benefit Mattoon Area P.A.D.S. comes to the Mattoon Moose January 20th. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and bingo starts at 7:00. Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. Over $1,000 ...

Extend the life of your Christmas tree by donating it for Fish Habitat Improvement Day at Lake Shelbyville. Trees can be dropped off at Johnstowne Mall in Shelbyville or the 66 gas station south of Su...

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING. Carroll, Warren, Tippecanoe, Clinton, Howard, Fountain, Montgomery, Boone, Tipton, Hamilton, Madison, Delaware, Randolph, Vermil...

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY. Champaign, Vermilion, Douglas, Coles, Edgar, Cumberland, Clark, Effingham, Jasper, Crawford, Clay, Richland, and Lawrence counties. Mixed pr...

The Strasburg Lions Club will have trivia night January 20th at the Stew-Stras High School gym. There will be 10 rounds of trivia to determine the winner and cash payouts for the top three teams. They...

Charleston Huddle and Coles Progressives are co-hosting a Democratic candidate forum for the Democratic challengers to U.S. Representative John Shimkus' Congressional Seat. This event will take place ...