Category Archives: Local News

A severe storm spotter training session will be held at the Douglas County Annex in Tuscola April 4th. The training, taught by National Weather Service meteorologists, is comprised of all the informat...

Hydrant flushing in the City of Mattoon will begin Monday (4/3) and continue until all lines are flushed. Flushing will be done weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Be sure to check for signs of disco...

Shelby County electronic recycling day will be April 15th from 8-11am. A 10-dollar donation is asked for all TVs, computer monitors and larger items. Proceeds will go to the Shelby County Rescue Squad...

"What Women Want" is coming back to Charleston on April 13th. The night will feature a spring marketplace that will filled with handmade goods, jewelry, home decor, boutique clothing, plants, and much...

There's still time to join the team! The next meeting for the Mattoon to Peoria St. Jude Run will be on April 17th at 6:30 at the Salvation Army in Mattoon. Keep in mind that to participate, you don't...

As of Friday, Macon County has a record number of early voters. County Clerk Steve Bean tells WAND-TV 1,832 voters have voted early for the April 4th Consolidated Election in Macon County. Early votin...

Terre Haute Police arrested five people after an altercation at a motorcycle club. The Terre Haute Police Department tells WTHI-TV five were arrested and are facing charges in connection with a shooti...

A local collaboration means injured K-9s can will be able to get emergency treatment. WEIU-TV reports the University of Illinois and Arrow Ambulance are teaming up to provide medical transportation fo...

Volunteer raining sessions will be held April 1st and 2nd at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site. Whether your interests are in living history, serving as a tour guide, working in the visitor center...

From WCIA, a new tax bill being discussed in Springfield may make finding a job easier for ex-felons. Businesses that hire them are eligible for a tax break up to $1,500. The new tax break would doubl...