Category Archives: Local News

Reminder that today, Saturday, May 13, is city-wide cleanup day in Charleston. Trash bins will be at the street garage, and at the leaf and lawn drop-off facility from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sites are...

A benefit to honor the memory of Cassy Ramey will be held tomorrow morning, Saturday, May 13th, from 8:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. at K9 Estates on Old State Road in Mattoon. They would appreciate donat...

According to a recent press release from Illinois State Police, District 10, one suffers minor injuries after a personal injury crash, involving an IDOT work truck, occurred the morning of Friday, May...

The woman accused of causing the accident that killed an Oakland man pleaded not guilty yesterday. Danielle McConnell has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving death or personal...

Lake Land College recently honored students in its agricultural majors at the 46th Annual Agriculture Banquet. More than 600 people filled the Lake Land College Field House for the banquet, which hono...

Two people were injured in single vehicle accident last night in Jasper County. According to the Illinois State Police, a pickup driven by 58-year-old Brian Mason, of Olney, was southbound on County R...

The 3rd Annual St. Jude Dash & Bash comes to Sullivan June 3rd. They'll have live music, beer tent, kid's korner, bags tournament, co-ed softball tournament, 5k race and one-mile superhero obstacl...

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

Chill out indoors with make-and-take crafts this Saturday (5/13) from 10:30-4:00 or while supplies last, at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library. Kids under eight will need to bring a grown-up. It's...

(Chicago, IL) -- A federal judge is sending the one-time owner of the Chicago Rush Arena Football team to prison for scamming investors. As he sentenced David Staral, federal judge Ronald Guzman said ...