Category Archives: Local News

Authorities in Effingham County want to alert residents about a home repair scam. The Effingham County sheriff's department tells WEIU-TV out-of-state scammers are posing as home repair companies, off...

A rummage sale to benefit Mattoon Area PADS Haven of Hope will be held at the Mattoon Moose Lodge September 10th. They will have great deals, and will also be serving food. Barbecue chicken, sandwiche...

According to WTHI online, an earthquake happened this morning in North Central Oklahoma and the aftershocks are happening. The United States Geological Survey said that a 5.6 magnitude earthquake was ...

Illinois State Police has released the preliminary information on a traffic crash that occurred last night in Richland County. 42 year old John Austin of Charleston was driving Southbound on IL 130 ju...

Illinois State Police District 10 Troopers are on scene with a jackknifed truck tractor semi trailer on I-57 northbound near Milepost 229. ISP officials say the semi is partially in the right ditch an...

The Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced a new media campaign to remind Illinois drivers that they are not Invinceable when getting behind the wheel. The Invinceable campaign, with...

Illinois State Police District 12 Urges Safe driving both on and off road this holiday weekend Initiative Reaches Out to All Types of Motor Vehicle Traffic. Effingham Illinois State Police District 12...

This Sunday (September 4) is the Charleston Community Blood Drive with the American Red Cross. It will be held at the Salisbury Church from 2pm-6pm. Pizza will be provided by Pilson Auto Center and St...

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity's Office of Trade and Investment announced today that it will begin accepting nominations for the Governor's Export Awards. The Governor'...

Current Lake Land College students and community members are invited to attend Transfer Day which will be held Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Lake Land College Field House. More...