Category Archives: Local News
Missing Taylorville Teen Found Safe In Pennsylvania
According to 24/7 News Source, a missing Taylorville teen is coming home after she was found safe in Pennsylvania. Rachel Barrish had not been seen since February. Authorities say the 17-year-old was ...
Apr 20, 2016
State Senate Approves Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
According to 24/7 News Source, an effort continues to decriminalize marijuana around the state. The Illinois Senate approved a measure that would impose fines on people caught with small amounts of th...
Apr 20, 2016 Lauri Rantala / CC
Earth Day at Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Douglas-Hart Nature Center of Mattoon will be celebrating Earth Day this Saturday (4/23) The day will start with tree planting. If you'd like to help out, please dress accordingly, and bring gloves an...
Apr 20, 2016
Blake Shelton Performing In Peoria
Blake Shelton is coming to Peoria. The country music star will be performing at the Peoria Civic Center on September 15th. The show is part of his upcoming national tour. Tickets go on sale this Frida...
Apr 20, 2016 Joe Bielawa / CC
Cullerton Not Moving Forward With Plan To Tax Drivers By The Mile
Senate President John Cullerton is no longer proposing a plan to tax Illinois motorists on how many miles they drive. The Chicago Democrat announced he won't move forward with the bill this spring. Un...
Apr 20, 2016
Charleston Council OK's Budget and Approves Farmer's Market Parking Restriction
At last night's meeting of the Charleston City Council, council members approved the balanced 2016-17 budget for the city. The general fund in the budget includes $13.06 million dollars in expenses an...
Apr 20, 2016 David Stanley / CC
O'Reilly Auto Parts to Open a Store in Mattoon
O'Reilly Auto Parts has plans to open up a new store in Mattoon at the southwest corner of Charleston Avenue and Seventh Street, just east of Pizza Hut. O'Reilly has already obtained a city permit for...
Apr 20, 2016 Daniel Oines / CC
Workshop for Students Interested in the Charleston Speech Team
A workshop is scheduled for Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Charleston Middle School for students interested in the Charleston High School or Charleston Middle School speech team. Students in sixth t...
Apr 20, 2016
Righter legislation gets critical funding to EIU, other institutions and MAP Grants
According to a press release from his office, State Senator Dale Righter (R-Mattoon), to ensure funding for higher education and students who receive a Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant, filed legisl...
Apr 19, 2016
Illinois Warrior Assistance Program Launches “530 by 5/30” Campaign
The Illinois Warrior Assistance Program has launched a campaign to help veterans and their families across the state of Illinois, who need help with the emotional, medical or legal challenges resultin...
Apr 19, 2016
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