Category Archives: Local News

Three-quarters of voters in Illinois think the state is on the wrong track. A new Loras College poll asked voters if they are 'sour' on the state's future. Only 14 percent of voters think Illinois is ...

One of Illinois' leading environmental groups want new requirements for schools to test their pipes for lead. The Illinois Environmental Council is pushing for a law to require elementary schools in I...

Yesterday, early in the morning, an armed robbery occurred in Mattoon at the Suite Dreams Hotel. The victim, a guest at the hotel, claimed unauthorized persons entered into his room and displayed a we...

It's fun on wheels September 28th at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library. They welcome 2 to 6 year olds to bring bikes, trikes, scooters, skateboards, roller skates - anything with wheels for rides...

Next week is Child Passenger Safety Week. The Charleston Police Department will be hosting a Seat Check Saturday event so stop by and have your car seat checked. Stay and enter for the chance to win a...

The annual SACIS Take Back the Day 5K returns to Charleston's Sister City Park this Saturday, September 24th and there is still time to get signed up and participate! However, you got to hurry if you ...

The Moultrie County Rural Public Water District has announced a boil order has been issued for Allenville until further notice. The boil order is due to a water main being cut off for the time being. ...

HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital's Home Care personnel will be conducting blood pressure screenings at the Golden Circle Nutrition Center from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, October 3. Nursing sta...

Lake Land College will be offering free GED classes in several locations, with orientation beginning Oct. 10. Classes will be available in Arthur, Effingham, Marshall, Mattoon, Pana, Paris and Shelbyv...

The Windsor Class of 2017 will be hosting a Longaberger Binga Fundraiser on October 22, 2016. The event will be held at Windsor High School. Doors will open at 5:00 pm and the games start at 6:00pm. T...