Category Archives: Local News

So if you're procrastinating to celebrate one of the most important people in your life tomorrow, well I have just the Top Ten ideas to show your Mom you love her and haven't forgotten all that she do...

Two people were injured in an accident in Effingham County at midnight. According to the Illinois State Police, a pickup truck coasted through a stop sign at the intersection of 2100 Avenue and Route ...

The Charleston Baseball Game against Mt Zion has been changed to 9:30 this morning, their home game will be heard on Classic Rock 92.1 the Axe, with Rob Calhoun doing the play-by-play.

Mattoon Public Library is hosting free comic day at 10 this morning. Not only will you get a free comic book but you can make your own super hero badge, mask, crafts and much more. It's until 3 this a...

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that beginning May 16, 2016, weather permitting - Illinois 121 will be closed to all through traffic to allow for the reconstruction of the brid...

A brief informational session regarding Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center's Medical Weight Loss Clinic will take place at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 24, in the Paris Family Medical Center. T...

State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) issued the following statement after the Illinois Senate passed Senate Bill 2048 May 5.   The legislation would help fund universities, community colleges, and ...

Tomorrow is Free-Comic Book Day and the Mattoon Public Library is taking part in the festivities by not only having comics, but also allowing you to make your own super hero badge, make your own super...

The Illinois State Police District 12 will conduct Nighttime Enforcement Patrols in Jasper and Lawrence Counties this month. Officers will be watchful for drivers who are operating vehicles in an unsa...

The CEAD Council will host a town hall meeting on the prevention of underage drinking May 12th starting at 6:00 at Rotary Room B at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library. Be part of the solution and ...