Category Archives: Local News

According to a press release from the Mattoon Police Department, Andrew Z. Sheets, age 21 of Mattoon, was arrested at 10:03 p.m. in the 1500 block of Shelby Avenue. He was charged with Possession of C...

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Coles, Clark, Edgar, Cumberland, Douglas, Shelby, Moultrie, Piatt, Vermilion and Champaign counties. A storm system will trigger...

According to a MPD press release, Mattoon police arrested Jasmine R. Thompson, age 27 of Mattoon, on Friday March 11th at 3:36 p.m. The arrest occurred on Rt. 16 at I-57. Thompson was taken into custo...

HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce Michael Janis has been appointed to a new position of Executive Director, Outpatient and Ancillary Services. This new position assists St. A...

HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital's Home Care personnel will be conducting blood pressure screenings at the Catholic Charities from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6. Nursing staff from HSHS...

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) School of Nursing (SON) and Lake Land College have announced a new partnership. The Bachelor of Science in nursing degree track enables community c...

In 2014, there were 18 people killed in drunk-driving crashes on St. Patrick's Day. This year, if you'll be drinking alcohol, Illinois State Police (ISP) officials have some advice for you: Don't drin...

Villa Pizza of Mattoon will host a Mitch Webb Memorial Scholarship fundraiser tomorrow (3/16) 10% of carry-out sales will be donated to the fund which provides scholarships to Mattoon High School wres...

Dense fog advisory for Coles, Clark, Douglas, Moultrie, Macon and Champaign counties until 9:00 AM, otherwise, partly sunny and 72 today A chance of showers and thunderstorms late tonight and overnigh...

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