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New Year’s Baby of 2018 born at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital
(EFFINGHAM, IL) - HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital proudly welcomed Mathis Gehrig Wolf as the first baby born at the hospital in 2018. He was born at 2:21 p.m. on Monday, January 1 at St. Anthony'...
Jan 02, 2018 Ross and Lynn Wolf (right and center) proudly introduce new son Mathis Gehrig Wolf, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital’s New Year’s Baby of 2018. He was welcomed by his older sister Emery (left) and older brother Eli (second from right). Mathis was delivered by Dr. Jenny Dust (second from left) at 2:21 p.m. on Monday, January 1. Photo submitted by HSHS St. Anthony's.
Mattoon Man Arrested for Possession of Meth
According to a press release from the MPD, police arrested Laurence J. Thompson, 32 of Mattoon, for the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine and Obstructing a Peace Officer. The arrest occurred on...
Jan 02, 2018 Laurence J. Thompson. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.
Charleston Man Arrested in Mattoon
According to a press release from the Mattoon Police Department, Mattoon Police arrested Forrest J. Donaldson, 26 of Charleston, IL, for the offense of Forgery and Possession of Methamphetamine. The a...
Jan 02, 2018 Forrest J. Donaldson. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.
K-Mart to Pay Over $1 Million for Overbilling Illinois Medicaid Customers
Illinois has joined with other states and the federal government to settle allegations that Kmart Corporation, owned by Sears Holdings Management Corporation ("Kmart"), charged the Medicaid program mo...
Jan 02, 2018 Mike Mozart / CC
State Fire Marshal Launches "Be Alarmed!" Program
SPRINGFIELD - The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) today launched 'Be Alarmed!' - a joint smoke alarm installation program that provides smoke alarm...
Jan 02, 2018
Illinois Takes Next Step In Managed Medicaid Care
Illinois Takes Next Step In Managed Medicaid Care (Springfield, IL) -- Another 800 thousand people in Illinois' Medicaid program are starting the new year with a new doctor. The state took the next st...
Jan 02, 2018
Charleston Kiwanis Trivia Night
The Charleston Kiwanis Club will be hosting trivia night January 26th at the Charleston Moose Lodge. Cost is $10 per person. The winning team will take home $100. In addition, they'll have prizes, a 5...
Jan 02, 2018
Douglas County Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarships Available
Up to $2,000 in scholarships are available to assist students pursuing a college degree in Agriculture. Interested students may apply each year for consideration. Applicants can receive up to one awar...
Jan 02, 2018
Watson Man Drives into Home, Faces Multiple Charges
A drunk driving accident displaced a family from its home in Heartville. Authorities say 30-year-old Riley Douthit, of Watson drove into the home of Nathan Rueter and Tawnia Monnett on U.S. 45 shortly...
Jan 02, 2018
Local Grants Available for Home Repairs
The Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission has been awarded a $1.2-million grant for home repairs through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago. The grant covers Clark, Coles, Cumbe...
Jan 02, 2018
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