Category Archives: Local News

Representative David Reis - Reis Leads Call for Governor to Veto HB 40 State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) is calling on his constituents to join him in forcefully urging Governor Bruce Rau...

An Effingham home sustained extensive damage in a fire yesterday morning. According the Effingham Fire Department, a neighbor reported seeing smoke coming from the home in the 700 block of Parkview St...

They're signing a new tune at Lake Land College. As part of the homecoming pep rally yesterday, the new Laker Loyalty fight song was unveiled. The song was written by the late Wayne Bradke. Homecoming...

An Oakland man was sentenced to life in prison for a second child molestation offense. 60-year-old Kevin Deckard, who was found guilty of the most recent offense in July, committed similar acts in Pia...

Congress Honors Mattoon Teacher For Stopping Shootings (Washington, D.C.) -- Mattoon High School teacher Angela McQueen is officially on the Congressional record as a hero. Congressman John Shimkus le...

#Adulting will meet at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library on Tuesday, October 10th, at 5:00-6:00pm in the Zone for ages 14-22. This month's theme is Embroidery. Get in on the embroidered clothing ...

Time is running out to join the Total-Y Wellness Challenge at the Mattoon Area Family YMCA. Throughout the 6-week challenge, you'll complete as many daily missions as possible. And it's not just about...

A women's health fair will be held this Friday (9/29) at the Life Center of Cumberland County. Guest speakers will offer tips on healthy living, and attendees will receive an information packet as wel...

(Los Angeles, CA) -- The founder of "Playboy," Hugh Hefner, is dead at the age of 91. A representative says Hefner passed away today from natural causes at the Playboy Mansion near Beverly Hills, Cali...

Tomorrow, Thursday, September 28th, The Coles County Habitat for Humanity presents their annual Habitaste from 5-8 p.m. at Unique Suites in Charleston. The evening includes fine wines, exotic beers, a...