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Two cars stolen, one arrested in Cumberland Co. police chase
CUMBERLAND COUNTY (WCIA) — One person is under arrest after authorities in Cumberland County said they may have led deputies on a chase in a stolen car before stealing another car in an attempt to get away. Sheriff Steve Maroon said the sequence of events started when the Mattoon Police Department informed his office that […]
Lytle Pool closes for 2024 season in Mattoon
MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — Officials announced that Lytle Pool in Mattoon is closing for the season. The closure comes as staff and contractors face an irreparable issue with a main pool pump. Replacement parts are proving difficult to find due to the age of the pumps, they said. Without functioning pumps, important health and safety […]
Coles Co. Sheriff warns of jury duty scam going around community
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — The Coles County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a new scam in the community involving a common tactic: impersonation of one of their deputies. Officials said they’ve taken several reports from community members saying they were called by someone claiming to be a Coles County Sheriff’s deputy. The callers stated that […]
Memorial highway sign honoring fallen soldier to be hung in Oakland
OAKLAND, Ill. (WCIA) — A part of a highway in Coles County will be designated to honor a fallen soldier next month. A section of Illinois Route 133 in Oakland will be named the “Lieutenant Jared W. Southworth Memorial Highway” to honor the Illinois National Guard member and Army Ranger who died in Afghanistan in […]
Summertime Mental Health With Shelby County Community Services
Mental health tends to make a positive trend upward as summer sets in but one professional wants community members to maintain and strengthen their mental well-being while the weather is cooperating. Ed Lacheta, Clinical Director of Mental Health Serves in Shelbyville says an increase in sun intake and some vacation can bode well for your mental health, but there are ways to carry those happy feelings with you without depletion.
Loop Lake Shelbyville Bike Ride Held on Saturday
The City of Shelbyville held their annual Loop Lake Shelbyville Bike Ride on Saturday, June 8th, brought to the public by the Friends of Lake Shelbyville and the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Ashley Florey, Lead Natural Resource Specialist with the Corps broke down some of the new features at this year's ride.
Six semi-trucks were involved in crashes that shut down I-70: State Police
EFFINGHAM COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Two crashes happened Thursday afternoon on Interstate 70, Illinois State Police reported. The first happened eastbound on the interstate near milepost 99 just before 3 p.m. The crash involved two semi-trucks. No injuries were reported. Traffic was stopped until 4:10 p.m. The second crash happened westbound just before 5 p.m. […]
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