Category Archives: Local News

The drawing date for waterfowl hunting at Lake Mattoon is set for August 2nd. Application forms are available at the city clerk's office at Mattoon City Hall. The deadline to apply is July 26th.

Illinois election authorities are reviewing the state's voter rolls to see if hackers stole any information in a cyber attack last week. The Illinois State Board of Elections is telling county clerks ...

The area is experiencing dangerously hot and humid conditions this weekend, which is why an Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect through this evening for the Illinois counties of the listening are...

Tonight at Bagelfest, WMCI will be live on location just before the Chase Bryant concert. This is your last chance to register to win free Holiday World and Splash and Safari tickets. Come see us at B...

Congratulations to The Mattoon 16 and Under Pride Softball team! The team just took The National Championship Title in Destin, Florida! Way to go ladies!!!

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) has asked Nintendo to restrict the internet augmented reality game, Pokemon Go, from any of its IDVA Veteran Homes properties and will ask the publi...

Governor Bruce Rauner today signed House Bill 5901 to increase transparency surrounding school district testing information, and House Bill 6181 to provide teachers more flexibility in earning and kee...

The Illinois State Board of Elections says a cyber attack forced the state's online voter registration system to be shut down. The attack happened last week. Elections board attorney Ken Menzel says h...

One man is hospitalized after an accident in Richland County this morning. Illinois State Police say a motorcycle driven by Joe Newby was passing a vehicle on Route 130 near Parkersburg when he collid...

An Aurora woman was injured in a crash in Effingham County early this morning. According to the Illinois State Police, Tamara Stees was northbound on I-57 near mile post 158 when hydroplaned while att...