Category Archives: Local News

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Moultrie, Piatt, De Witt, and Macon Counties until 9:30 p.m. CDT. The storm was located near Weldon and moving sout...

Ethan's Summer Roadtrip continues at the Moultrie-Douglas County Fair in Arthur this Friday. Come get signed up to win prizes between 5-7pm, including tickets to Holiday World and Splashin' Safari. Li...

We've opened up the Ticket Window for your chance to see Jo Dee Messina live..and for free at the Moultrie-Douglas County Fair in Arthur this Saturday! The winning goes on all afternoon and night long...

Mattoon police arrested Steven D. Strong, age 53 of Mattoon, on Saturday July 8th at 10:11 a.m. in the 1800 block of Dewitt Ave. Strong was charged with Battery. The charge alleges that Strong was int...

Bagelfest is looking for volunteers. Middle school and high school kids, businesses or service groups, all are welcome. Whether its serving bagels, ushering at concerts, or working at the souvenir boo...

Spanky's of Mattoon will host a benefit for Kelly Dick July 15th starting at 11:00 a.m. Raffle items include a concealed-carry gun and class, tickets to see the Cardinals and Cubs, gas grill, and $100...

ERBA is still taking applications for the CSBG School Supply Program, which provides required school supplies to eligible children attending kindergarten through 12th grade. You will be required to pr...

(Washington, DC) -- The Secret Service is investigating a suspicious package near the White House. The agency says the area around the north fence line of the White House is closed. Secret Service age...

According to WCIA online, on Friday July 7th 2017, a man was shot and killed in Danville, IL while riding his bike. Ollie Williams, 27 years old, was riding his bike around the 1400 block of Eastview ...

The Mattoon Arts Council is now accepting entries to its second Photography Show, sponsored by Consolidated Communications. It's open to amateur, professional and 6th to 12th grade student photographe...