Category Archives: Local News

The Charleston Area Chamber of Commerce is holding public forums at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library to offer members the opportunity to voice their opinion on the proposed merger with the Matto...

For Immediate Release - June 9, 2021 Illinois State Police Identify Skeletal Remains Found Near Brownstown Brownstown, IL - On May 26, 2021, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Illinois State Police (ISP) Div...

Get Dad out of the house for a fun night of cruising Broadway in Mattoon. We will have live bands at the Dad's Night Out / Father's Day Weekend Cruise on June 19th. The Brad Brown Band will be playing...

Former Illinois Lawmaker Sues Over Pay Raises (Springfield, IL) -- A lot of former Illinois lawmakers may see a pay raise. Former Republican state Rep. Mike Fortner yesterday filed a class action laws...

Governor Considering Bill Phasing Out Physical Restraints, Seclusion At Schools (Springfield, IL) -- Governor J.B. Pritzker is considering a bill that would phase out the use of physical restraints an...

For Immediate Release - June 8, 2021 Illinois Caverns to Reopen to the Public SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced Illinois Caverns, a staple attraction ...

For Immediate Release - June 8, 2021 The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice Announces a new Partnership with National Youth Advocate Program (NYAP) to provide wraparound services to youth in Cent...

U.S. 40 in Greenup to close June 14 EFFINGHAM - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the closure of U.S. 40 at the bridges over Mill Road and Lincoln Drive, about 1 mile west of th...

For Immediate Release - June 8, 2021 Illinois Officials Caution Residents Recreating in Illinois Lakes or Rivers to be Aware of Cyanobacteria (Blue-green Algae) SPRINGFIELD - As temperatures begin to ...

For Immediate Release - June 8, 2021 Public Health Officials Announce 365 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 365 new confirme...