Category Archives: Local News

Motorists are Encouraged to Safely Share the Road with Farm Equipment Effingham - Illinois State Police (ISP) in District 12 urge motorists to exercise due caution while traveling on Illinois roadways...

WASHINGTON - Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after the American Health Care Act was withdrawn from consideration: "I've strongly opposed the Affordable Care ...

According to the National Weather Service, southerly winds will gust from 30 to 30 mph at times today, causing some travel difficulty for high profile vehicles on east-west oriented roadways. A few th...

A benefit for Bud Edwards will be held at the Charleston VFW April 2nd from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. There'll be live music from the Sawyer Brothers Band, a bake sale, prizes and a 50/50.

A Charleston woman faces charges for allegedly attempting to steal another woman's purse last Sunday at the Charleston Wal-Mart. Charleston Police say 33-year-old Amber Watson attempted to steal the p...

A Greenup man was arrested in connection with the armed robbery of the Dollar General Store in Greenup. Authorities say 68-year-old David Croy faces one count of armed robbery, and more charges may be...

Today look for weather conditions to be mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high near 71 and gusts as high as 28 mph. Tonight there will be a 40 percent chance of showers through the overnight hours. Oth...

The Salvation Army in Mattoon will be hosting a resource fair May 9th from 10am to 2pm. You are invited to come visit booths and speak with representatives from human service organizations who serve i...

The sophomore class at Cowden-Herrick High School will host a craft and vendor show March 25th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A wide variety of handmade crafts and goods will be for sale, along with clot...

Blake's Shining Star 5k and 1 mile fun run will be coming to Neoga on April 15th. This run for all ages will begin at 7:15 am and will be stepping off from the Neoga Early Learning Center. Cost to reg...