Category Archives: Local News

Mattoon police arrested two on Tuesday in relation to drug offenses. Kristen R. Goodwin of Mattoon was arrested at 7:46 a.m. on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine and possession of a controlle...

Lady Laker Softball is heading west! This Wednesday, May 18th, Lake Land College's Softball team plays the first game of the NJCAA (National Junior College Athletic Association) Division 1 National To...

Thomas R. McGuire was arrested on May 16th at 2:38 p.m. in the 3200 block of Marshall Ave. He was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Cannabis, and Possession of Drug Equipment. ...

As of 8:45 PM, Illinois Route 49 in Edgar County is Re-Open As of 2:15pm the Illinois State Police were still on the scene of the fatal crash on Illinois Route 49 near County Road 1900 North in Edgar ...

Mattoon police arrested Kristen R. Goodwin, age 41 of Mattoon, on Tuesday May 16th at 7:46 a.m. in the 1900 block of Maple Ave. Goodwin was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of...

Nominations for the Coles County Farmer of the Year are now being accepted by the Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of this award is to formally recognize the accomplishments and achiev...

The Illinois State Police and the Edgar County Sheriff's Department is currently on the scene of a multiple vehicle crash on IL RT 49 near CR 1800 North in Edgar County. The road is now closed and wil...

The annual St. Jude Dash and Bash returns to the Sullivan American Legion June 4th. Live entertainment all day, 5k, 1 mile fun run and the tot trot for the little runners. There's a co-ed softball tou...

At tonight's meeting of the Charleston City Council, council members will vote on the proposed plan that pairs Charleston with Mattoon in applying for a Illinois Transportation Enhancements Program Gr...

Kansas High School placed first overall at the annual Business and Computer Contest sponsored by the Lake Land College Business Division and Club IT. Beecher City High School was the runner up, follow...