Category Archives: Local News

Senator Chapin Rose will be holding a town hall meeting in Sullivan on September 28th to discuss important issues with attendees. The meeting will be held at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library and w...

At tonight's meeting of the Charleston City Council, council members will vote to authorize Coles County Clerk Sue Rennels to close her office to non-voting services the day before the upcoming Novemb...

Get your Binga on tomorrow night in Mattoon! Tuesday, September 13th Lincolnland Hospice Invites you out to the American Legion for a fun filled night of games and activities. Entry fee is $10 per per...

According to Oakland Superintendent of Public Works, Randy Duzan, Oakland water customers will be without water for at least three or four hours, as a water main was hit when a new telephone pole was ...

According to the Associated Press, officials for the city of Bloomington are working with Illinois State Police to investigate past operations at the city-owned U.S. Cellular Coliseum. In a news relea...

There are hazards of life in Philadelphia, but falling catfish weren't generally considered to be one them. Until now. Lisa Lobree tells the Philadelphia Inquirer that she was walking near the city's ...

State Representative Reggie Phillips will have a Springfield update at the LifeSpan Center tonight (Monday, September 12) from 6:30-7:30. Topics include: budget, education funding, property tax freeze...

State Representative Reggie Phillips will host a senior identity theft prevention seminar at the LifeSpan Center between Mattoon and Charleston this Friday (9/16) from 10:00-11:00 a.m. There are appro...

According to the Illinois State Police, an accident on U.S. 45 south of County Road 1050N in Douglas County, led to serious injuries of a Central Illinois man. ISP says 56-year-old Jeff Landis, of Cha...

Consolidated Communications is looking for volunteers to help make the Special Olympics Family Festival a day to remember for nearly 700 athletes. General event volunteers and Friend-For-A-Day volunte...