Category Archives: Local News

For Release Illinois State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting LITCHFIELD - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Internal Investigation (DII) is investigating an officer involved sho...

Saturday, November 26, 2022, is the Neoga Hometown Christmas. Sleigh rides will be offered, along with ice skating, kid's crafts and activities, pictures with Santa and his reindeer, hot chocolate and...

Orders are due by Tuesday, November 29, 2022, for the Coles County Farm Bureau Young Leaders' "Prep, Freeze, Cook." You can choose from ten already prepared meals for your family, including meatloaf, ...

For Release Illinois State Police Announce Results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols Pesotum - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 10 Interim Commander, Acting Captain Bryan Pruitt, announces...

The 3rd annual children's art auction to benefit Crisis Nursery of Effingham County will run from November 28th to December 9th. Pre-register for the auction and you'll be entered to win cash prizes r...

Design and create a jingle bracelet to embellish your holiday wardrobe with this month's Take and Make craft at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library! This seasonal craft will be available December 1...

For Release ISP Announce Results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement Patrols Pesotum - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 10 Interim Commander, Acting Captain Bryan Pruitt, announces the results o...

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mid Illinois' annual holiday auction will be held December 1st at the Mattoon Moose Lodge. Doors open at 6:00 and the live auction will get underway at 7:00. The virtual si...

For Release IDPH Urges Public to Protect Loved Ones from COVID-19, Other Respiratory Viruses & Food-borne Illnesses During Thanksgiving Holiday CHICAGO - With many families planning to gather for ...

For Release ISP Continues to Strengthen Firearms Safety Efforts SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois State Police (ISP) is increasing public safety by providing updates and clarity to two firearm ownership tool...