Category Archives: Local News

Investigators in Decatur IL. say they still have some questions about the shooting death of a two-year-old boy. The Macon County coroner yesterday identified the little boy as Justin Murphy Jr. Police...

Lake Land College's Dual Credit program will host parent and student information nights. The program offers eligible high school students the chance to enroll in college-level courses while earning bo...

The Arcola Alumni Association will honor the 2017 Class of Arcola Distinguished Alumni during their annual banquet at Kaskaskia Country Club on Saturday, October 21st. Social hour will begin at 5:00, ...

"Designs of Duty" will be in the spotlight at an upcoming exhibit at EIU's Booth Library. Organizers are looking for veterans with service-related tattoos to be part of the exhibit. They'll conduct a ...

A driver & passenger face multiple charges after a crash involving their vehicle occurred in the afternoon of Saturday, October 14th along the Fayette County/Effingham County line. Preliminary det...

The Charleston boys golf team has captured the Class 2A state championship for the first time in Trojan history. The Trojans won by nine strokes against 12 other teams and beat the school record by si...

A benefit for Jennifer Oakley will be held on October 21st at the Village Event Center in Greenup from 3 to 10 pm. There will be a lot of food, music, a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction.

Glo Bingo comes to the Mattoon Eagles Club November 3rd. The proceeds of the night benefit the Mattoon High School P.B.I.S. Program. The tickets are $25.00 in advance, and that includes six cards, a g...

A cancer benefit for Lacy Prahl will be held at the Bourbon Street Steakhouse in Mattoon on November 5th from 2 to 6 p.m. They'll have a 50/50, live auction, and food and drinks. If you'd like to dona...

It's Friday Night! Of course with High School Sports that brings another night of High School Football. Follow along with area scores for both Illinois and Indiana schools! Illinois Football: -FINAL: ...