Category Archives: Local News

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A mental fitness evaluation was ordered today for Savannah Weiss, the Charleston woman accused in the death of her two-year-old son. The examination will determine if Weiss is mentally fit to stand tr...

A Stewardson man faces multiple charges following his arrest in Effingham. According to the Effingham Police Department, 30-year-old Patrick McCoy was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, obstr...

Here's the forecast for the Mattoon area as of this morning (January 8, 2018): Today: Widespread fog, mainly before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. West wind around 7 mph. Tonight...

A deadly outbreak of E. coli has killed two and sickened at least sixty people in more than a dozen states, including Illinois. Consumer Reports says romaine lettuce is to blame. The bacteria killed o...

Okaw Valley High School will host an American Red Cross blood drive this Friday (1/12) from 9:00-1:00. All types are needed, especially O- and O+. By donating, you're helping one or more graduating se...

University Of Illinois To Propose Another Tuition Freeze (Urbana, IL) -- The University of Illinois is, once again, looking to freeze tuition for Illinois students. U of I President Tim Killeen says h...

Report: 2017 Was Illinois' Sixth Warmest Year (Chicago, IL) -- Scientists say 2017 was one for the record books in Illinois. The Prairie State Research Institute last week said that 2017 was Illinois'...

Indiana Lawmakers Question DCS Numbers (Indianapolis, IN) -- Indiana lawmakers want to know why there are so many kids in state care, especially compared to some of our neighbors. House Speaker Brian ...

Illinois AG Pitches Used Car Buying Tips (Springfield, IL) -- Add the Illinois Attorney General's office to the list of websites you need to visit before you buy a new, used car. Attorney General Lisa...