Category Archives: Local News
Congressional Leaders: No More Live Broadcasts From Floor
Cheri Bustos is getting the warning: No more live broadcasts from the floor of Congress. Bustos is one of several Democrats who went live on Facebook during this year's sit-in over gun control. Congre...
Dec 29, 2016
Mattoon Arts Council Quilt Show
The Matton Arts Council's "stitches of the seasons" quilt show will be held on Saturday, January 28th from 10 am. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, January 29th from Noon to 4 p.m. in the Lone elm room of the Mat...
Dec 29, 2016
Charleston School Board Votes in Keefe as Middle School Principal
At yesterday's meeting of the Charleston School Board, board members voted to transfer Charleston High School Assistant Principal Tim Keefe to the Charleston Middle School principal position. The tran...
Dec 29, 2016
Mattoon Pottery Class
The Mattoon Arts Council will be offering a pottery class in the new year. The pottery class will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 30-31, Feb. 6-7, 13 and 20 in the Mattoon High School art room. Particip...
Dec 29, 2016
New Laws Could Impact Driving Habits and Decisions
The new year brings new laws, and the Illinois State Police (ISP) would like to highlight a few that become effective January 1, 2017. In an effort to protect first responders, Scott's Law, the "Move ...
Dec 28, 2016
Make A New Year’s Resolution To Volunteer In 2017
Illinoisans donated millions of dollars to charity in 2016, while also contributing millions of hours of service with a value of more than $7 billion. The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and...
Dec 28, 2016
Southern Illinois Police Look For 'Brazen' Christmas Robbers
Southern Illinois Police Look For 'Brazen' Christmas Robbers (Murphysboro, IL) -- Police in southern Illinois say they're looking for a pair of "brazen" robbers. Investigators in Murphysboro say two m...
Dec 28, 2016
Mall Managers Reviewing Security After Fights
Mall Managers Reviewing Security After Fights (Aurora, IL) -- The Fox Valley Mall in Aurora is just one of several malls looking to change after a wave of post-Christmas fights. Prosecutors filed char...
Dec 28, 2016
A New Year’s Resolution to Drive Sober, Buckle Up
As 2016 comes to an end, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police (ISP) and nearly 200 law enforcement agencies across the state are making a final push to keep traffic ...
Dec 28, 2016
Laws Concerning Homeowner's Responsibility Towards Icy Walks
Not that you'll need them this week, but the Illinois Supreme Court is clarifying the rules for shoveling your walk. The high court says homeowners aren't on the hook if someone slips and falls as lon...
Dec 28, 2016
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