Category Archives: Local News

Christmas comes to Mattoon November 18th. Join the celebration at the annual holiday arts and craft sale, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Lone Elm Room at the Depot. The Santa Chase will take off ...

An Altamont man, who attempted suicide while in the Effingham County Jail Saturday, died this morning. According to the Effingham County Sheriff's Office, 32-year-old Andrew Gates was taken to St. Ant...

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today marked the beginning of Apprenticeship Week 2017. This national celebration recognizes leaders across industry, ...

A curbside cookout to benefit John Sanders will be held this Saturday (11/18) from 3:00-5:00 across from the Windsor Post Office. Italian beef, hamburgers, pork burgers and hot dogs will be available ...

Two people were injured in a 3-vehicle accident last night in Fayette County. Illinois State Police say a vehicle driven by 19-year-old Rylee Wollerman, of Vandalia failed to stop and rear-ended a veh...

Two people were killed in accident near Greenup yesterday. According to the Illinois State Police, a vehicle driven by 35-year-old Jessica Shutts, of Greenup crossed into the northbound lane of Route ...

One of the people who police say shot seven people at Gary nightclub is in custody. Gary Police say they're looking for a second person believed to be involved in yesterday's early morning shooting at...

The Kid's Chess Club will meet from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on November 18th at the Mattoon Public Library. Open to 2nd through 8th graders, the club allows kids to play against other players of their own ag...

#Adulting will meet at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library on Tuesday, November 14th, at 5:00-6:00pm in the Zone for ages 14-22. This month's theme is Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving.

A quarter auction to raise money for Mattoon American Legion Family Christmas Baskets will be held November 16th. The auction will feature 20 plus vendors, who'll have crafts, books, toys, purses, yar...