Category Archives: Local News

A Mattoon man facing attempted murder charges in Moultrie County will avoid trial after pleading guilty on Monday to two lesser felony counts. Thomas Welch, 31, was in court Monday morning for what wa...

An early morning house fire in Mattoon displaced two residents and claimed the lives of three cats on Monday. The Mattoon Fire Department was dispatched to 7978 Old State Road at around 4:10 a.m. for ...

Catholic Charities of Coles, Douglas and Edgar Counties Hosts 2026 Annual Fundraiser - Murder on a Train Dinner Theatre Mattoon Catholic Charities will be hosting its annual fundraiser on Saturday, Ma...

Applicants urged to act quickly as Local Food Infrastructure Grant enrollment continues SPRINGFIELD - Illinois farmers, food businesses, cooperatives, and community organizations interested in strengt...

Lake Land College to host welding competition for area high school students Lake Land College is hosting its first-ever welding competition for area high school students on Thursday, March 26 from 8:3...

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Frozen Ready-To-Eat Turkey Stuffed Pastry Products Due To Misbranding Shaw Bakers LLC FSIS Announcement WASHINGTON, March 13, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agricult...

SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, will Host Workshop on Civil Education Rights & Civil Rights Teamwork SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, will host a workshop on Civil Education...

Illinois Bobcat Season Concludes with 627 Harvested SPRINGFIELD - The 2025-2026 Illinois bobcat season concluded Feb. 15 with 627 bobcats harvested by hunters and trappers. A total of 405 (62%) bobcat...

2025 Coles County Final Multiplier Announced SPRINGFIELD, IL, - Coles County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illin...

If you've ever thought about a career in radio, TV, or multimedia, Lake Land College has an event worth putting on your calendar. The college's Broadcast Communication Department is hosting an open ho...