Category Archives: Local News

The annual SACIS Take Back the Day 5K will be held September 24th at Sister City Park in Charleston. Online registration is available at sacis.org or at 348-5033. T-shirts are guaranteed if you regist...

Hillary Clinton is down in the latest poll In Illinois, but she still has a firm lead. Pollsters at Loras College asked 600 likely voters about their choices for president. The poll shows 43-percent o...

The Mattoon High School's production of "Almost, Maine" will be taking place on September 29th and 30th at the Mattoon High School gym beginning at 7pm. Cost to attend is $7 dollars. The public is inv...

Illinois State Police District 12 certified child passenger safety technicians will offer a free child seat check September 30th at Hendelmeyer Park in Effingham from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Technician...

In conjunction with the 18th Street Block Party this Saturday, September 24th, the Charleston Police Canine Units will be on hand in the Bike & Hike parking lot. The K-9 officers, Sgt. Heath Thorn...

Whether you know of someone who is or has suffered from Alzheimer's or you just would like to raise awareness about the disease and learn more about it, be sure to attend the Roundhouse Complex in Mat...

According to the Associated Press, prosecutors have filed kidnapping and child abduction charges against a 39-year-old man they say took his 13-year-old stepdaughter and her infant son. Police haven't...

Democratic candidate Dennis Malak, who is running for the 110th District Representative, will be at Lawrenceville High School for a town hall meeting on October 13th at 6:00 p.m. It's free and open to...

Illinois State Police District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, today announced activity and enforcement figures for the month of August. Troopers in District 12, which includes Clark, Clay, Crawf...

High school volleyball: Mattoon goes to Effingham, Charleston against Salem, Sullivan hosts Warrensburg-Latham, Shelbyville vs. Tuscola, CH/BC at Altamont, Casey-Westfield battles Oblong, T-town takes...