Category Archives: Local News

The Illinois Department of Transportation (Region 4/District 7) cautions motorists that the yearly maintenance striping operations will begin on State highways on Monday, May 23, 2016. "The pavement s...

Mattoon police arrested Levi P. Diamond, age 56 of Mattoon, on Friday May 13th at 2:43 p.m. The arrest occurred at the MPD. Diamond was charged with Financial Exploitation of the Elderly. The charge a...

The Paris Community Hospital Volunteers have awarded $2,000 in scholarships to help students further their education in the healthcare field. Marcus Switzer of Paris received a one-year, $1,000 colleg...

Beginning with the 2016-2017 school year, the Charleston School District will permit Charleston K-4 students to attend Ashmore Elementary School. An Open House will be held May 19th from 6:00pm-7:00pm...

The Shelbyville farmer's market is looking for local growers and crafters to participate this year. If you grow it, or make it, you can sell it, and there is no charge. If you're interested, please ca...

(Springfield, IL) -- A new report is indicating Illinois government employees are the highest-paid in the country. The Illinois Policy Institute says the average annual salary for state government wor...

The search for an Illinois man believed to be involved in the shooting of a central Illinois police officer is over. WCIA-TV reports Dracy "Clint" Pendleton has been found dead after a shootout with F...

Camp New Hope clean-up day is Saturday, May 21st, and volunteers are needed. The clean-up will last from 8 AM-4 PM and individual or group volunteers are welcome. Lunch will be provided to all volunte...

The Paradise Equestrian Therapy Center are holding their 8th annual P.E.T. golf outing tomorrow, May 16th, at the Charleston Country Club. For $90 dollars golfers get to golf, have lunch and dinner, a...

Be prepared to detour! Don't forget, starting Monday (weather permitting), Route 121 will be closed for the reconstruction of the bridge over Long Point Creek in Cumberland County. Traffic will be det...