Category Archives: Local News

Rauner: I Understand Cat's Move To Chicago (Peoria, IL) -- Governor Bruce Rauner says it's sad that Caterpillar is leaving Peoria, but he understands why the company is moving. The governor yesterday ...

The American Red Cross will team with the Neoga Healthcare Club for a Valentine's Day blood drive from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at Neoga High School. If they hit the goal of 55 units of blood, the American Red ...

The "Give a Little Love" campaign is underway at Central Illinois McDonald's. Donate one-dollar or more through February 20th and you'll have your name displayed on a paper heart. Proceeds benefit fam...

Reservations are now being taken for May Merriment. The annual fundraiser will be held at the Mattoon Area Family YMCA on May 6th. Silent auction and social hour start at 5:00, and the live auction ge...

Join the Mattoon High School Band boosters on Tuesday, February 21st for the annual senior night dinner. A $5.00 ticket at the door includes your choice of pulled pork sandwich, boneless wings, or wal...

According to a recent press release from Illinois State Police District 10, two pedestrians were struck on I-72 the night of Thursday, February 9th at 7:45 PM in a hit and run car crash. The incident ...

Aretha Franklin Says She Will Retire (Detroit, MI) -- A new album is on the way from Aretha Franklin, but she says this will be the end. The new album will be produced in part by Stevie Wonder. Frankl...

An Effingham woman was injured in a single vehicle crash in Clark County this morning. According to the Illinois State Police, 41-year-old Tonya Rush was eastbound on I-70 at mile post 131 when she hi...

Trump Blames Undocumented Immigrants For Chicago Violence (Washington, DC) -- President Trump is blaming undocumented immigrants for causing a large portion of Chicago's violence. Speaking at a law en...

House Panel Moves State Worker Pay Check Plan Forward (Springfield, IL) -- A plan to pay Illinois state employees is a step closer to becoming a reality. But it's still a long way from being a done de...