Category Archives: Local News

A cancer benefit for Michelle Searls will be held at the Mattoon Moose on May 21st. The night will include basket binga, a bags tournament, 50/50 drawing and food. Tickets are $12.00 in advance and $1...

Police are looking for Dracy "Clint" Pendleton. Pendleton exchanged gunfire with an officer and left the scene. The officer was shot in the arm. It's believed Pendleton also received wounds during the...

Several reports of wind damage happened Saturday night in east central Illinois. Reports came in from Clay, Crawford, and Lawrence Counties, including down trees and power lines, along with one report...

  Isolated storms could continue tonight; however, no alerts are in currently effect.

So if you're procrastinating to celebrate one of the most important people in your life tomorrow, well I have just the Top Ten ideas to show your Mom you love her and haven't forgotten all that she do...

Two people were injured in an accident in Effingham County at midnight. According to the Illinois State Police, a pickup truck coasted through a stop sign at the intersection of 2100 Avenue and Route ...

The Charleston Baseball Game against Mt Zion has been changed to 9:30 this morning, their home game will be heard on Classic Rock 92.1 the Axe, with Rob Calhoun doing the play-by-play.

Mattoon Public Library is hosting free comic day at 10 this morning. Not only will you get a free comic book but you can make your own super hero badge, mask, crafts and much more. It's until 3 this a...

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that beginning May 16, 2016, weather permitting - Illinois 121 will be closed to all through traffic to allow for the reconstruction of the brid...

A brief informational session regarding Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center's Medical Weight Loss Clinic will take place at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, May 24, in the Paris Family Medical Center. T...