Category Archives: Local News

Charlie Murphy Dead (New York, NY) -- Charlie Murphy, Eddie Murphy's older brother, is dead after battling leukemia. Murphy's manager said he died in a New York City hospital where he'd been undergoin...

SACIS will present the first Mark Shaklee Men for Change Award in recognition of guys who share the vision of ending violence against women and all gender-based violence. Two men, one community member...

A Casey man was injured in a single vehicle accident this morning in Crawford County. According to the Illinois State Police, 56-year-old Robert A. Boyd was westbound on Country Road 2000N when his tr...

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has introduced a redesigned GettingAroundIllinois.com that provides continually updated information in a mobile-friendly format that's more convenient ...

A benefit for Vickie Williams will be held at the Mattoon American Legion June 10th. The fundraiser, which starts at 3:00, will include live music, silent and live auctions, 50/50, and $5.00 meals. If...

Despite support from students and fellow faculty members, Lake Land College confirmed yesterday that IT instructor James Munger will be let go. The school declined to comment on the matter due to priv...

The Mattoon Middle School band's annual spaghetti supper will be April 29th. They'll have lunch, from noon to 1:30, and supper from 5:00-6:30. There will also be a silent auction and performances by t...

The man accused of robbing the Greenup Dollar General on March 22nd chose to waive his preliminary hearing this week. 68-year-old David Croy, of Greenup, is facing three new charges of unlawful posses...

Oakland, Kansas and Shiloh High Schools will be jointly Presenting their production of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka. Performances will be held at the Oakland High School gym on Friday April 28th and Satur...

Effingham County 4-H will have a goat clinic, open to all kids, April 22nd from 9:00-4:00 at the fairgrounds in Altamont. They'll cover showmanship, clipping, hoof trimming and nutrition and care. The...