Category Archives: Local News

According to a press release from the Mattoon Police Department, Matthew E. Darling, age 38 of Mattoon, was arrested on June 16th at 6:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of Edgar Avenue. He was charged with Ag...

According to a Mattoon Police Department press release, Mattoon and Charleston police arrested Kamal H. Mangram, age 21 of Charleston, on Thursday June 16th at 1:10 p.m. at his residence in Charleston...

A Brownstown teen has been charged with unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle as well as theft in Fayette County Court. Dawson Rine is charged with unlawful possession of a stolen vehicle, a Class 1...

You can bid on over 11,000 unclaimed items being auctioned off online by the state Treasurer's Office. Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs says items include commemorative coins, stamps, and jewelry. ...

Governor Rauner is warning Illinois lawmakers that if a budget is not passed, road projects around the state could be suspended. Secretary of Transportation Randy Blankenhorn said yesterday that crews...

It's now county fair managers' turn to learn what happens when Illinois doesn't have a budget. County fairs across the sate say they're struggling without money from Springfield. Most fairs were promi...

The Illinois State Police will conduct night time patrols and roadside safety checks in Fayette County for the rest of this month (June). The ISP has zero-tolerance for impaired drives, so those who a...

America's pastime will the focus for craft day at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library Monday (6/20) They'll also have baseball trivia for a chance to win prizes. Refreshments will be provided. It s...

Bids are being accepted for Coles County's delinquent tax property auction. 20 pieces of property are available: 10 in Charleston; four in Mattoon; 3 in Rardin; 2 in Oakland; and one lot in Humboldt. ...

Friday Night, June 17th, The 12th Annual Cornbelt Shrine Club's Truck and Tractor Pull returns to the Coles County Fair Ground in Charleston! Showtime is 6:30 PM at the Grandstand. Tickets will be ava...