Category Archives: Local News
Update on 9th and Marshall in Mattoon
The work continues at 9th and Marshall. The intersection of 9th and Marshall in Mattoon will reopen this afternoon, Friday, July 22. When this happens, Marshall from 8th to 9th streets will be closed ...
Jul 22, 2016 The Local People Photo Archive / CC
New Law Expands Coverage For Breast Cancer Screenings
Insurance companies in Illinois must now cover the latest technique in breast cancer screening. Governor Rauner signed a bill yesterday that requires insurance providers to pay for 3-D mammograms. Pro...
Jul 22, 2016 The MisAdventures of Maja / CC
Association for Exceptional Citizens Holding Fundraising Auction Tomorrow
The Lawrence/Crawford Association for Exceptional Citizens will be holding a fundraising auction on July 23rd at the Robinson Training Facility. The auction begins at 10am. Those interested in donatin...
Jul 22, 2016 Financial Times / CC
Bagelfest Dog Show Tomorrow
As part of Bagelfest, the annual Bagel Bow Wow dog contest will be held this Saturday at 1:30pm near the bandshell at Peterson Park. The contest's categories include Best Bagel Dog best dog trick and ...
Jul 22, 2016 Chris_Parfitt / CC
Exotic Animals Coming to Cross County Mall
The Cross County Mall in Mattoon will be the site where people can get a close look at some exotic animals next week. The mall parking lot will be hosting a Jungle Safari tent from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Wedn...
Jul 22, 2016 liz west / CC
Mattoon Intersection Reopening Today
Ninth Street and Marshall Avenue intersection in Mattoon will reopen today. The reconstruction of the intersection has been completed. The reconstruction was part of an ongoing effort to repair Marsha...
Jul 22, 2016
Woman Hit By a Train Near Arthur Has Been Identified
Douglas County Coroner Joe Victor has confirmed the identity of the woman who was struck by a train this past Saturday, July 16th near Arthur. At the scene of the incident a woman's ID was found and i...
Jul 21, 2016
Former Charleston Daycare Operator Found Not Guilty
A verdict has been reached regarding former Charleston daycare operator Patricia Brant. Patricia was found not guilty for charges which accused her of injuring 22-month-old Pierson Eaker back in Febru...
Jul 21, 2016 Rumble Press / CC
The Body of the Mattoon Man Shot in Greenup Has Been Identified
Authorities have been able to identify the body of the 22-year old gentleman who was fatally shot and killed last night in Greenup, it was Eric Lavaly of Mattoon. Authorities also say one other person...
Jul 21, 2016 Antony Howard / CC
Traffic Crash/Lane Blockage on I-74 East
According to the Illinois State Police, I-74 East at Milepost 185.5 is partially blocked due to a personal injury crash. Construction had already created a significant backup beforehand. Travel times ...
Jul 21, 2016
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