Category Archives: Local News

Two separate efforts have arisen in Illinois that attempt to alter laws governing sex offenders in Illinois. A group of five registered child sex offenders has filed a federal lawsuit in Chicago, sayi...

The second annual Cole Brothers tractor drive will be held August 6th in Mattoon. Registration will start at 6:30 a.m. in the Lake Land Ag Department parking lot. Money raised will benefit Mattoon and...

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Commission) today announced approximately $9.2 million in Corporation for National and Community Service federal grants to almost 1...

During Illinois Speed Awareness Day this July 27th, Troopers from District 10 are taking a proactive approach to promote safety for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists through both education and enfo...

The City of Effingham will be spraying for mosquitoes tonight. They will be spraying in the area north of Fayette Avenue and west of 3rd St between 8:30pm and 12:00am.

A motorcyclist had to be airlifted to Carle Foundation Hospital after colliding with a tractor-trailer and being dragged 100 feet. According to the Illinois State Police, 67-year-old Carl Bird, of Ont...

The Cross County Mall in Mattoon will be the site where people can get a close look at some exotic animals this week. The mall parking lot will be hosting a Jungle Safari tent from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Wedn...

The new Veteran's Hall of Honor will be dedicated this Saturday at the Douglas County Museum. It starts at 5:00 pm and is open to all who wish to attend. The new exhibit was possible with a grant from...

According to WAND online, early this morning residents at Timber Cove Apartments in Decatur found many vehicles at the complex had been vandalized. The Decatur police and detectives are still working ...

Governor Rauner is apologizing for comments he made about Chicago educators before he took office. Emails released yesterday by Mayor Emanuel's administration show that Rauner once called half of CPS ...