Category Archives: Local News

Several guns are stolen from a Charleston business. Deputy Police Chief Chad Reed tells WEIU-TV Real Deal's Pawn and Gun was broken into early Friday morning. Store owners say a front window was broke...

The law enforcement torch run to benefit Special Olympics Illinois returns to Effingham April 2nd. To guarantee a shirt, your entry must be received by March 11th. Medals will be awarded to the first ...

The Spring Fling Bazaar to benefit the deaf and hard-of-hearing program at the Eastern Illinois Area of Special Education will be March 19th at the Mattoon Eagles Club. 30-plus vendors will be there w...

A Neoga police officer is under investigation by the Illinois State Police. WEIU-TV reports Neoga officer John Dilger is being investigated about alleged misconduct. Officials say Dilger was suspended...

The "WHAT" community group will host a dinner tomorrow at the Windsor Community Building. Baked steak, smoked pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and homemade pies will be on the menu. It's a...

Eastern Illinois Foodbank will distribute a truckload of food to area families today at Humboldt TLC from 10am to 11:15 am. All Coles County residents who meet income eligibility criteria are welcome....

The Stewardson Lions Club 20th Annual Breakfast is going on right now at the Stewardson Community Center on South Pine St until 10 this morning. The All-You-Care to Eat Breakfast features pancakes, sc...

The "WHAT" community group are hosting a dinner tomorrow at the Windsor Community Building. Baked steak, smoked pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and homemade pies will be on the menu. It i...

The Illinois House is moving forward with another plan to fund higher education in the state during the budget crisis. Lawmakers approved a measure that would provide over three-billion-dollars to hel...

ERBA is accepting applications for its Skills Training Employment Program (STEP). Income eligible individuals can receive assistance in obtaining a CDL license or CAN certificate. ERBA serves Clark, C...