Category Archives: Local News

Mattoon police arrested Kristen R. Goodwin, age 41 of Mattoon, on Tuesday May 16th at 7:46 a.m. in the 1900 block of Maple Ave. Goodwin was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of...

Nominations for the Coles County Farmer of the Year are now being accepted by the Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of this award is to formally recognize the accomplishments and achiev...

The Illinois State Police and the Edgar County Sheriff's Department is currently on the scene of a multiple vehicle crash on IL RT 49 near CR 1800 North in Edgar County. The road is now closed and wil...

The annual St. Jude Dash and Bash returns to the Sullivan American Legion June 4th. Live entertainment all day, 5k, 1 mile fun run and the tot trot for the little runners. There's a co-ed softball tou...

At tonight's meeting of the Charleston City Council, council members will vote on the proposed plan that pairs Charleston with Mattoon in applying for a Illinois Transportation Enhancements Program Gr...

Kansas High School placed first overall at the annual Business and Computer Contest sponsored by the Lake Land College Business Division and Club IT. Beecher City High School was the runner up, follow...

The Illinois Department of Transportation (Region 4/District 7) cautions motorists that the yearly maintenance striping operations will begin on State highways on Monday, May 23, 2016. "The pavement s...

Mattoon police arrested Levi P. Diamond, age 56 of Mattoon, on Friday May 13th at 2:43 p.m. The arrest occurred at the MPD. Diamond was charged with Financial Exploitation of the Elderly. The charge a...

The Paris Community Hospital Volunteers have awarded $2,000 in scholarships to help students further their education in the healthcare field. Marcus Switzer of Paris received a one-year, $1,000 colleg...

Beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, the Charleston School District will permit Charleston K-4 students to attend Ashmore Elementary School. An Open House will be held May 19th from 6:00pm-7:00pm...