Category Archives: Local News

The west side of 19th Street at Broadway in Mattoon is closed while city crews replace a sewer manhole. Mattoon Public Works says there are several turning restrictions, so please pay close attention ...

Lawmaker Reaction Mixed To State Of The State (Springfield, IL) -- What Illinois lawmakers think of Governor Rauner's State of the State speech depends on who you ask. And what party they're from. Rep...

Governor Rauner Pushes Hope During State Of The State (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is focusing on the positives. However few there are. The governor yesterday implored lawmakers...

Illinois health officials say it's never too late to get a flu shot. Influenza season typically peaks between December and February and runs until May. Flu activity is increasing nationwide and in Ill...

The WYSE regional championship comes to Lake Land College February 3rd. The regional Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering Academic Challenge will feature 25 high schools that will come together ...

The Mattoon Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner and awards banquet will be held February 4th at the Mattoon Golf and Country Club. Social hour starts at 5:00, formal buffet dinner at 6:00, followed by...

Beginning Monday, The Mattoon Arts Council will be offering pottery classes! Many classes will be offered, but class sizes are limited. The first of these will be Monday, January 30th and Tuesday, Jan...

Mary Tyler Moore Dead At 80 (Undated) -- Actress Mary Tyler Moore is dead at the age of 80. She had suffered from a number of health issues since she had brain surgery a few years ago. Moore is perhap...

2017 State of the State Address (press release from the Governor's office) As prepared for delivery Good afternoon: President Cullerton Speaker Madigan Leader Radogno Leader Durkin Lieutenant Governor...

A Charleston man is in custody in connection with a burglary that occurred at the Culligan Water Conditioning building yesterday. According to the Charleston Police Department, 29-year-old Tyler Wehr ...