Category Archives: Local News

Unemployment rates went down slightly in Illinois. Data released by the Illinois Department of Employment Security shows the jobless rate last month dropped point-two percent. However, officials say I...

Illinois distillers may be able to produce significantly more spirits with a single state license under legislation that both the state House and Senate have passed. The measure would let craft distil...

The next Relay for Life of Coles County meeting will be Monday, June 20th, at the Peterson Park pavilion. The meeting will begin at 6:00pm with the team meeting. Campsites will be selected during this...

The Lincoln Log Cabin has invited painters looking for inspiration to their grounds on June 18th and 19th. Artists may bring their easels, brushes, drop cloth, and canvas anywhere on the site. For mor...

Early Saturday morning Mattoon police officers responded to a report of a gunfire exchange in the 300 block of South 21st Street in Mattoon. According to the Mattoon Police Department, officers provid...

The Vigo County Sheriff's Office has confirmed an arrest in connection to Friday's homicide investigation on Estate Road. Deputies tell WTHI-TV, they've arrested Mason Crockett of Terre Haute. They sa...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is inviting area residents and their canine pets to join them for the 22nd annual Lake Shelbyville Dog Days of Summer Dog Show on Saturday, July 2, 2016. Participants ...

Federal authorities have arrested 331 people in six Midwest states including Illinois and Indiana as part of a sweep targeting immigrants living illegally in the U.S. previously convicted of crimes an...

"When thunder roars, go indoors" is more than a catchy phrase about lightning safety. It's a reminder that you're at risk of being struck by lightning if you're outdoors and can hear thunder. That's t...

Public Works crews will be picking up storm debris from the Wednesday afternoon storm on Monday, June 20. All yard waste storm debris from the recent storm must be on the City boulevard by 7 a.m. on M...