Category Archives: Local News

The Step Up For Down Syndrome 5k run and walk will be at Peterson Park in Newton May 6th. Entry fee is $20, but the price will go up to $25 after April 22nd. The run and walk begin at 8:00 a.m. The da...

Science Fest will be held at Lake Charleston on Earth Day, April 22nd, from noon to 4:00 p.m. Scientists from Eastern Illinois University, Lake Land College and Charleston High School will offer famil...

The Lincoln Heritage Chapter of Pheasants Forever will have another youth shoot this Saturday (4/15) from 8:00-10:00 a.m. at the Charleston Sportsman's Club. NRA and 4-H certified instructors will be ...

According to WCIA 3 News, there has been an accident that occurred on Route 45 in Mattoon. Mattoon police have not yet released any details. We will bring you more information as it becomes available.

Tomorrow morning, Friday, April 14th, get your sweet tooth fix with the Annual Relay for Life Bake Sale happening at Washington Savings Bank's South Banker location in Effingham! The sale will get sta...

Congratulations to Justin Watson of Charleston! He won a pair of tickets today to the Monster Truck Nationals at the State Farm Center in Champaign on April 22nd. Kallie will have ONE more chance for ...

>>At Least Four Shot At Atlanta Metro Station (Atlanta, GA) -- There are reports that several people have been shot at an Atlanta metro station. The shooting happened at the West Lake MARTA stat...

>>Steelers Owner Dan Rooney Dies At 84 (Pittsburgh, PA) -- Dan Rooney, owner of the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers, is dead at the age of 84. The Steelers announced his death today. Rooney belonged t...

>>Water Absorbent Easter Toy Sold At Target Stores Recalled (Undated) -- More than 500-thousand Easter toys have been recalled from Target stores because of a choking and swallowing hazard. The ...

>>U.S. Drops "Mother Of All Bombs" In Afghanistan (Undated) -- The White House says it dropped the so-called "mother of all bombs" to deny ISIS "operational space" in Afghanistan. The more than ...