Category Archives: Local News

Despite the state's ongoing budget impasse, schools would open next fall and receive at least the same amount of funding they are receiving now under legislation co-sponsored by State Sen. Dale Righte...

The 12th annual Cornbelt Shrine Club's truck and tractor pull comes to the Coles County Fairgrounds June 17th. Tickets will be available at the gate. Just 10-bucks each, in the stands or in the pits, ...

Illinois gas prices are on the rise. Triple-A reports the average price for a gallon of regular gas is around two-dollars-47-cents. That is about 12-cents more than a month ago.

An Effingham woman was injured in single vehicle crash north of Beecher City yesterday. According to the Illinois State Police, 44-year old Emily Arnold was travelling southbound on Route 128 when she...

The Kyle Updegraff memorial blood drive is set to be held today from 2:30-6:30 p.m. at the Ashmore Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. This drive was created in memory of Kyle Updegraff, a beloved son, fa...

The fifth annual Mattoon Artworks will be held June 11th at Progress Square, at 17th and Broadway, and at the Mattoon Depot. Art and food vendors will be open from 10 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They'll have li...

Mattoon Police will be vigilant for traffic violations involving cell phone usage during the month of June. You're reminded that cell phone use while driving is illegal, unless you're using a hands-fr...

The Village of Humboldt is under a boil order. The order is a result of a waterline break. The boil order is in effect until further notice.

CTF Illinois presents MuseFest this Saturday at the square in Charleston. The festival takes place between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and welcomes crafters, artisans, and musicians to be a part of the art-the...

A man wanted in connection with an Edgar County shooting is now in custody. The Prairie Press reports Kevin L. Brown, 47 of Marshall was arrested Monday morning. U.S. Marshals made the arrest at a hom...