Category Archives: Local News

Illinois' top lawmakers are still free to spend as much as they can on statehouse races, but political action committees have to live within limits. A federal judge yesterday ruled a 2009 cap on campa...

In an effort to promote safety for both motorists and pedestrians around railroad tracks, Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police is coordinating the third, statewide Illinois Rail Safety Week. Illin...

Can you catch a cop? Find out by participating in a Glow Run tomorrow night, Friday, September 9th, at The Lifespan Center in Mattoon! No matter your pace, get the chance to catch up to Coles County S...

According to a recent Press Release From the Illinois State Police: Pesotum, Il. (9/8/16) - The Illinois State Police (ISP), assisted by the Champaign Police Department, conducted an Alcohol Counterme...

On August 27, 2016, at approximately 4:57 a.m., an Illinois State Police (ISP) District 10 Trooper observed two vehicles driving erratically in a road rage incident traveling eastbound on I-74 startin...

Two men were arrested in connection with burglaries in Charleston. According to the Charleston Police Department, 25-year-old Garrett Howlett, and 22-year-old Taylor Ingram are suspected of tampering ...

The Clark County 4-H barbeque is this Saturday (9/10) from 11am-7pm in Martinsville. Adult meals are $7.00 in advance, and tickets for kids 1-7 years of age, are $4.00. Drive-up will also be offered i...

The Charleston High School girls' home golf match against Paris & Teutopolis and the girls' tennis match at Paris scheduled for today have been canceled. Make-up dates are still to be determined &...

Lake Land College is gearing up for its first annual Laker Homecoming September 30th through October 2nd. The Lake Land College Alumni Association and Athletics are partnering to create a weekend of e...

As Eastern Illinois University positions itself for the move forward on its "Pathway to Success," officials are taking a strategic look at fall enrollment numbers to further develop plans and capitali...