Category Archives: Local News

Early Voting Setting Records In Illinois (Undated) -- People in Illinois are taking advantage of early voting more than ever. The state Board of Elections says nearly one-point-three-million people ca...

Illinois Voters To Address "Safe Roads Amendment" (Undated) -- People heading to the polls will have an opportunity to answer a question about transportation funding in Illinois. Voters will be asked ...

Illinois Native Hillary Clinton Versus Donald Trump (Undated) -- Voters will be deciding who is the next president of the United States. The race features Democratic nominee and Illinois native Hillar...

The Lincoln Heritage Chapter of Pheasants Forever will have a youth shoot at the Gossett Farm in Casey on November 12th. Pre-registration is required, so please call 217-246-8680. In addition to a gui...

A cancer benefit for Coles County Sheriff Jimmy Rankin will be held November 12th from 2-8pm at the LifeSpan Center between Mattoon and Charleston. This family-friendly event will feature live music, ...

Crime Stoppers is looking into starting a new chapter in the Metro East. The "Alton Telegraph" reports the organization that helps law enforcement solve crimes by anonymously soliciting tips from the ...

Don Sol Mexican Grill will host a fundraiser for Operation Sleigh Ride and Cops for Kids this Wednesday (11/9) from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. They'll donate 10% of sales from the day to Mattoon Fire and...

Coles County Clerk, Sue Rennels, would like to remind voters of a few things for election day Tuesday, November 8th. All early voting is now closed. All Coles County registered voters MUST go to their...

According to a recent press release from the Illinois State Police District 12 an injury crash occurred the morning of Monday, November 7th at 11:00 AM in Cumberland County just 2 miles north of Neoga...

According to a press release from the Mattoon Police Department, Jeffrey A. Mingus, age 34 of Mattoon, was arrested on Nov. 5th at 1:11 p.m. in the 1800 block of S. 9th street. Mingus was charged with...