Category Archives: Local News

According to a recent press release from Illinois State Police, District 12, two are sent to St. Mary's Hospital in Centralia after a personal injury crash occurred during the morning hours of Monday,...

According to Charleston School's Superintendent Jim Littleford , at approximately 2:00 p.m., district officials received notification from the County's 911 call center that a "man with a gun" was spot...

According to officials, Charleston schools are on lock-down for unspecified reasons. Currently, they are working to ensure that the school grounds are safe and secure. We'll continue to provide inform...

A fundraiser to benefit SkillsUSA will be held May 18th at Mattoon High School. Kep's Cooking is now taking orders for fully-cooked pork chops - 2 for $6.00, 4 for $10.00, or 6 for $15.00. Orders must...

University Of Illinois Springfield Professors' Strike Ends (Springfield, IL) -- Students at the University of Illinois Springfield will take their finals. School leaders yesterday announced an agreeme...

Village of Greenup boil order has been lifted in all areas EXCEPT: 500 block of N. Mill St. Residents North & West of I-70 Residents along Rt. 121

After the Veterans, their Guardians and guests have enjoyed a pre-flight dinner on Monday evening at the VFW Post #755 in Springfield, Illinois, and then hopefully had a good night's sleep, they will ...

The Salvation Army in Mattoon will host a job fair on May 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It's a chance for you to meet face-to-face with local employers. There is no charge to attend.

The 26th annual Trojan Golf Classic is June 5th at the Charleston Country Club. Entry fee is $75, and that covers 18 holes, cart, lunch and a chance to win thousands of dollars worth of prizes. Hole s...

The Charleston High School band will kick off a series of performances Monday (5/8) in Baker Gym. On Wednesday, the middle school band will perform in Dively Gym. On May 11th, it's the high school cho...