Category Archives: Local News
Two Effingham Men Charged in Two Vehicle Burglaries
Two Effingham men face charges in connection with two recent vehicle burglaries. According to the Effingham Police Department, 47-year-old Richard Griffin is charged with two counts of burglary and th...
May 25, 2017
Bill Calculating Cost of Unfunded Mandates on Local Governments Passes General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD - Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti applauded the General Assembly for passing a bill that requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to publish cost estimates unfunded man...
May 25, 2017
Shelby Co. Dive Team Benefit Cookout This Weekend
A cookout to benefit the Shelby County Dive Team will be held Saturday (5/27) from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Wade's Quality Meats in Shelbyville. On the menu: Pork burgers, brat burgers, bacon hambur...
May 25, 2017
Mattoon Farmer's Market Moves to Rural King
Mattoon's weekly farmer's market has been moved from Peterson Park to Rural King. Friday, June 2nd is opening day, and the market will be open every Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. though September...
May 25, 2017
Mattoon Artworks June 10th
Mattoon Artworks returns June 10th. There's live music, local artisans selling original artwork, dance performances, make-and-take crafts, craft beer brewing demonstrations, and food vendors, between ...
May 25, 2017
Details on Traffic Crash Along I-74
According to a recent press release from Illinois State Police, District 10, two vehicles crossed lanes along Interstate 74, causing a traffic crash during the afternoon of Wednesday, May 24th 2017 ap...
May 24, 2017
I-74 Travel Advisory in Vermilion County (5/24/17)
According to a recent press release from Illinois State Police District 10 (As of 2:50 p.m.) Please use caution if traveling on I-74 near Oakwood. There is currently a commercial motor vehicle crash c...
May 24, 2017
Trump Budget Would Close Peoria USDA Lab
Trump Budget Would Close Peoria USDA Lab (Peoria, IL) -- Peoria's USDA lab is on the list of cuts in President Trump's budget. The lab is one of 17 USDA sites that would close as part of the budget re...
May 24, 2017
Republicans In Illinois Senate Can't Support Tax Increases
Republicans In Illinois Senate Can't Support Tax Increases (Springfield, IL) -- Republicans in the Illinois Senate say they don't want anything to do with five billion-dollars in new taxes. Democrats ...
May 24, 2017
Visitors to Starved Rock for Memorial Weekend Should Be Alert for Travel Delays, Possible Parking Closures
UTICA, IL - With large crowds expected to visit Starved Rock State Park near Utica for the Memorial Day weekend, visitors are encouraged to monitor Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Face...
May 24, 2017
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