Category Archives: Local News

According to a recent press release from the Illinois State Police District 12 a two vehicle injury crash occurred this morning Saturday, November 19th at 2:29 am on I-70 Eastbound, just 1 mile east o...

If you haven't done so already, come on out and for Sarah Bush Lincoln's annual Festival of Trees in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education. Today is the last day of the festival so stop by be...

Operation Route 66, a project conducted by father and son team Kurt and Nick Gerber will be featuring Mattoon native Blake Leitch in one of their most recent documentaries this weekend. The 90 minute ...

According to an email from the Illinois State Police, as of 3:40pm, today, Friday, November 18, 2016, all lanes on I-57 northbound are now open.

According to an email from the Illinois State Police as of 3pm, today, Friday, November 18, a truck tractor/semi crash has blocked all lanes of Interstate 57 North at MP 210 in Douglas County. Please ...

The Coles County Sheriff's Office needs the public's assistance identifying suspect from a Disorderly Conduct/Battery on Osage Rd rural Charleston on Thursday, November 3, 2016. An unknown, heavyset w...

From the Clay County Sheriff's Office Facebook page: The Clay County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating a missing person complaint involving Martha Ellen Cook, a 65 year old white female of F...

There are only 5 sign up locations left for One Stop Community Christmas 2016! Friday, November 18, 10am - 3pm @ The Salvation Army in Mattoon Friday, November 18, Noon - 5pm @ Elizabeth Titus Memoria...

Parkland College Approves Layoffs (Champaign, IL) -- Parkland College in Champaign is making cuts. School trustees voted Wednesday night not to renew the contracts of eight non-tenured faculty members...

Friday (11/18) is opening night for the 25th anniversary of Mattoon Lightworks, in Peterson Park. Hours are 5-9 pm Sunday through Thursday, and 5-10 pm on Friday and Saturday. There is no admission ch...