Category Archives: Local News

Friday and Saturday, June 17th and 18th, come see what treasures you might find with a Yard Sale hosted by HOPE of East Central Illinois! The Sale will occur at The Cross County Mall in Mattoon. The h...

Collectible coins, gold jewelry and sterling dinnerware are some of the 11,600 unclaimed property items worth $45,000 to be auctioned online June 20-24. "Our unclaimed property team works hard to retu...

Two men were seriously injured in an accident that shut down a portion of Route 51 near the Fayette County line this morning (June 16). According to the Illinois State Police, a vehicle driven by Jake...

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate in May decreased 0.2 percentage points to 6.4 percent and nonfarm payrolls decreased by -2,500 jobs, ba...

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is teaming up with the Springfield Sliders for a day of fun on Monday, June 27th. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., kids will be able to play Wiffle ball agai...

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...

The Lincoln Heritage Chapter of Pheasants Forever will host a youth shoot this Saturday (6/18) from 8-10am at the Charleston Gun Club. Certified NRA shooting coaches and 4-H certified instructors will...

A detour has been put in place for a serious personal injury crash on Route 51 at Shelby County 200 North, near Oconee and the Fayette County line. This accident has caused the roadway to be blocked a...

The Casey-Westfield band will have a drive-through dinner Monday, June 20th. Choose from a rib-eye, pork chop or pork burger meal from 4:00-7:00 PM. Your meal includes chips, a cookie, and drink. Proc...

Illinois' lack of a state budget is costing the state even more money. Treasurer Mike Frerichs yesterday said the budget impasse is costing Illinois two-point-six million dollars a month in investment...