Published on February 20, 2026 4:45 pm Last Updated on February 20, 2026 4:45 pm Mattoon Fire Department was dispatched at 09:09 A.M to a possible basement fire located at 616 Edgar. Crews arrived on scene at 09:12 A.M to find a 2-story single-family resi... See more
Published on February 20, 2026 4:20 pm Last Updated on February 20, 2026 4:20 pm Cumberland school board members began their February meeting with a special salute to late Cumberland graduate and educator Marjorie Jackson. She was actually a triple threat... See more
Published on February 20, 2026 3:58 pm Last Updated on February 20, 2026 3:58 pm The Illinois High School Association is excited to announce the 26 members who were selected to be a part of the 2026 IHSA All-State Academic Team. Honorees will be recognize... See more
Published on February 19, 2026 6:18 am Last Updated on February 19, 2026 6:23 am With about a month remaining until the Illinois primary election, early voting is moving ahead. Effingham County Clerk and Election Authority Michelle Kollmann told the Effin... See more
Published on February 18, 2026 2:55 pm Last Updated on February 18, 2026 2:55 pm Square Southtown confirmed today that it prevailed at a foreclosure auction on November 4, 2024, to purchase the Village Square Mall, with the intent of revitalizing the long... See more
