Category Archives: Local News

Leaf collection in Mattoon will begin Monday (10/23) and conclude on December 15th. Leaves must be in 30-gallon paper yard waste bags. No Plastic Bags. Bags must be placed within ten feet of the curb ...

Story time for kids 3-7 years old continues October 28th in the Bellenger Teacher's Center at Booth Library. The theme is "Halloween." In addition to stories, the program will feature crafts and activ...

Class 1A Game 9 - #16 Chester (5-4) at #1 Tuscola (9-0), TBA Game 10 - #9 Mt. Sterling (Brown County) (7-2) at #8 Arcola (7-2), TBA Game 15 - # 14 Moweaqua (Central A & M) (5-4) AT #3 Argenta (A. ...

The 2017 Illinois Fall Trout Fishing Season will open on Saturday, October 21st at 54 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. Illinois fishing licenses and Inland Trout Stamps are required, an...

Happening today, October 21st, a benefit for Jennifer Oakley will be held in Greenup, IL at the Village Event Center from 3-10 p.m. There will be plenty of food as well as music, a 50/50 raffle and si...

It's Friday, October 20th and the final night of regular season Football for Fall 2017! On WMCI Mattoon travels to Marion, on Victory 103.9 Charleston hosts Highland, and on 92.1 the Axe Tri-County pl...

According to a press release from the Charleston Fire Department, CFD was dispatched to 1524 2nd Street in Charleston for a report of a structure fire at 10:59am. Upon arrival crews found smoke coming...

SPRINGFIELD - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will honor the nation's military with a special memorial flame, a presentation by a former Navy admiral and free admission on Veterans...

A 39 year old man from Louisville is dead after an early morning accident this morning (Friday, October 20, 2017). According to the Illinois State Police, Chad Edward Kuhlig was traveling south on Har...

CHICAGO (Oct. 20, 2017) - Gov. Bruce Rauner highlighted exciting new advanced manufacturing career opportunities with a group of over 150 students from five Chicago high schools today at a National Ma...