Category Archives: Local News

Humboldt Man Charged with Possession of Meth
According to a press release from the Mattoon Police Department, MPD arrested John L. Chancellor, 34 of Humboldt, IL, on 12/13/17 at 12:18am, for the offense of Possession of Methamphetamine. The arre...
Renee Fonner Dec 13, 2017

Mattoon Man Charged with Disorderly Conduct
According to a press release from the MPD, Mattoon Police arrested Ronnie L. Tolliver, 42 of Mattoon, on 12/12/17 at 2:28pm, for the offense of Disorderly Conduct. The arrest occurred in the 2000 bloc...
Renee Fonner Dec 13, 2017

Christmas Jazz Concert in Casey
The annual Christmas jazz concert by the Casey-Westfield band will be this Friday (12/15) at the Casey Nazarene Church. There will also be a catered dinner and dessert auction. Reserve tickets at 217-...
Renee Fonner Dec 13, 2017

Dynamite Days Out at the YMCA
Dynamite Days Out return to the Mattoon YMCA December 22nd. The program, scheduled around the Mattoon School District's break, offers day-long activities for kids aged 5-12. They'll have games, arts a...
Renee Fonner Dec 13, 2017

Illinois State Police District 12 Announces November Enforcement Activity
Effingham, IL - Illinois State Police District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, today announced activity and enforcement figures for the month of November. Troopers in District 12, which includes ...
Renee Fonner Dec 13, 2017

Chili Dinner and More in Casey
A chili dinner, silent auction and bake sale will take place at the Casey VFW from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on December 21st. Proceeds from the evening will be used to help re-establish the Studio III Dance and...
Renee Fonner Dec 13, 2017

Lake Land College Foundation Outlines Process for Year-End Giving
The Lake Land College Foundation is accepting year-end gifts that support students and college programs. "With the holiday season around the corner, it's important to remember that the gift of educati...
Renee Fonner Dec 13, 2017

Eastern Illinois University’s Fall Commencement Ceremonies set for Saturday
(Charleston, IL) - Eastern Illinois University will host its fall 2017 commencement celebration in two ceremonies in Lantz Arena on Saturday, December 16. Ceremonies will take place at 10 a.m. for stu...
Renee Fonner Dec 13, 2017

Effingham Woman Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison
An Effingham woman has been sentenced to two-years in prison for drug possession. Officials say 27-year-old Heidi Hood pleaded guilty yesterday to a count of possession of methamphetamine. Had she not...
Renee Fonner Dec 13, 2017

ISP Gear Up Enforcement Efforts for Operation C.A.R.E.
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Illinois State Police (ISP) will conduct a statewide enforcement initiative in support of Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) during the Holiday Lifesavers Weeken...
Renee Fonner Dec 13, 2017


