Category Archives: Local News

Illinois lawmakers will be back at the Capitol this week, though what they'll actually accomplish remains to be seen. The annual veto session begins today. Lawmakers could try and act on a proposal to...

Ousted U.S. Senator Mark Kirk and his replacement are working on a transition plan. Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth beat Kirk in last week's election, and the two met up for lunch at a Chicago deli on F...

Lake Land College Student Life is hosting Kazual-R & B Accapella Wednesday, December 7th at 11 a.m. The group has appeared on America's Got Talent, Next Big Superstars of Tomorrow, B-E-T and MTV. ...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Mattoon. Friday 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 ...

Kaden R. Deadman, age 19 of Mattoon, was arrested on Friday Nov. 11th at 5:00 p.m. in rural Coles County. He was initially charged with Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle, Aggravated Arson, Aggravat...

Registration for spring semester at Lake Land College is now open. In order to assist new students in getting started, the college is hosting One Stop to Registration Open Houses on Wednesday, Nov. 30...

Five People Killed In Weekend Violence (Chicago, IL) -- Five people are dead and at least 32 others are wounded in shooting violence in Chicago since Friday night. The most recent fatal shooting came ...

Illinois State Police say a tractor-trailer has rolled over on Interstate 70 west bound at milepost 73 (west of St. Elmo), causing one lane to be closed temporarily. Traffic is moving slow and backed ...

HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital continues to support area efforts to enhance the health of community residents. In the 2015 Community Health Needs Assessment that HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hosp...

Sign-up continues for One Stop Community Christmas this week. If you live in Coles, Cumberland, Shelby, Douglas, Moultrie, Edgar or Clark County, and need assistance, please bring photo ID, children's...