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MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — A man has been arrested in Mattoon after police officials said he head-butted an officer while he was being detained. The arrest happened on Tuesday in the area of Marion Avenue and 6th Street. Mattoon Police officials said they encountered 26-year-old Dakota Crank during a criminal trespass complaint and that he […]

For the second time in a week, the Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City Bobcats and Ramsey Rams squared off and CHBC again came away with a win, beating Ramsey 70-33 in Egyptian Illini Conference action on Friday night. The Bobcats got off to a quick start, taking a 20-6 lead after the first quarter backed by the hot start of senior Gage Lorton who dropped 12 points in the quarter. Ramsey would play the Bobcats a little closer in the second quarter, but the Rams were outscored again, 16-10, as CHBC would take a 36-16 halftime lead. The two teams would battle point for point, each scoring 16 points in the third quarter with Ramsey senior Gunner Finley hitting 8 points as CHBC continued to hold the lead, 52-32. CHBC would shut down the Ramsey offense in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Rams 18-1 as they would close out the big 70-33 win. CHBC’s Lorton would finish the game with 30 points to lead all scorers with teammate Clayton Wojcik also hitting double digit scoring with 11 points. Ramsey was led by Gunner Finley with 14 points. CHBC improves to 4-2 on the season (1-0 in the EIC) and will have a tough test on Tuesday when they travel to Effingham to take on St. Anthony in a National Trail Conference matchup. Ramsey will travel to Edinburg today where they will face Hartsburg-Emden in the Ben Theilen Shootout at 7:00pm.

Christene Addis, Diepholz Auto Marketing Manager joins ciLiving to share about their recent and upcoming happy holiday events!. Diephloz Auto recently hosted their second successful “open tab” event with a twist for the holiday season. This year for the second time they partnered with Castle Finn Winery and Kathleen Kidwell Photography to give mini photo sessions to individuals and families for the holiday season. Diephloz Auto is hopeful to continue their “open tab” tradition in the years to come.

One Work Sativa strain I would love to grow in my tent is Ghost Train Haze, but I’ve never stumbled across an original Ghost Train Haze clone or seeds. No Illinois cultivators have recently produced Ghost Train Haze flower, so when I had to travel in state with family and noticed an &Shine Ghost Train Haze Vape Cart at Rise Effingham, I picked up one as a companion.

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Friday is $3.248, a week ago the price is $3.265 , according to AAA.

• The Eastern Illinois Panthers are set to play against the STLUCP Eutectic at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Illinois on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 3 p.m. ET. The game can be watched on the CBS Sports App and Fubo.

A couple tried to shoplift nearly $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Macy’s store at Oakbrook Center with the help of children, authorities in DuPage County say.

On “Legacy of Leaders,” Jack Sears welcomes outstanding leaders to this uplifting and interesting show, filled with practical advice, personal experiences and tips for business leaders and aspiring leaders. This week, Jack sits down with Grace De La Rosa of Living With Grace, LLC.

TOLEDO, Ill. (WCIA) — The Morning Show invited on Kathy Yocum to talk about an upcoming Christmas event in Cumberland County and her group: Autism Acceptance in Cumberland County, Illinois. Yocum is the founder of AACCI, which offers a home for children on the autism spectrum in the form of a baseball league. The group […]

As the scent of rich dairy fills the air, Arthur, Illinois, braces for a special milestone—the 50th Annual Cheese Festival. From September 2-4, 2023, this charming town in Illinois Amish Country will be the epitome of celebration, blending tradition with a community spirit. This Labor Day weekend, locals and visitors alike will converge to revel in a three-day extravaganza that pays homage to Arthur's deep-rooted dairy farming heritage. Promising more cheese and more fun, the festival is a family-friendly affair with a roster of activities including the National Cheese Eating Championships and the International Cheese Curling Championships.

The Allensville United Methodist Church is not just an architectural feat but a living chronicle that has witnessed nearly two centuries of community history. Dating back to its founding as Bethlehem Church on Isaac Webb's farm in 1834, this church was later moved to its current location between 1855 and 1858. Its walls, made from native flint rock, tell stories of resilience and community spirit during the trying times of the Great Depression. The church's evolution mirrors the local heritage, marking significant contributions to North Carolina's Methodist tradition and the broader religious landscape.

EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — An Effingham elementary school teacher was recently surprised with a new car courtesy of the Wheels to Prosper program. South Side Grade School teacher Darlene Coffin has had her fair share of struggles these past few years. A death in her family and health issues are some, but throughout it all […]

COLES COUNTY, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — A local airport received a perfect score following a recent Federal Aviation Administration 139-point inspection. The Coles County Memorial Airport attained the perfect score following an extensive inspection of documentation and facilities at the airport. Ahead of the in-person inspection, Airport Certification Safety Inspector Erasmo Alarcon reviewed hundreds of documents […]

A big second half fueled St. Elmo-Brownstown to a 60-50 win over Neoga in their home opener and National Trail Conference opener on Friday night as they extend their season opening win streak to 5-0. The Eagles would find themselves behind 11-7 at the end of the first quarter and trailing 25-17 at halftime. SEB would turn things up offensively coming out in the second half, going on a 25-12 run in the third quarter to grab the lead 42-37 heading into the fourth quarter. The Eagles again outscored the Indians, 18-13, in the fourth to close out the 60-50 win. The Eagles will take their 5-0 record on the road today as they will play at Tri-County at 1:00pm.

After impressive first half Tigers fall to Trojans. Urbana - Kaya Hill turned a season-best performance on Thursday in Urbana's home basketball game against Charleston. The sophomore opened the non-conference contest with a pair of treys and shot 50% from the free throw line in the Tigers' 57-38 loss. Freshmen Lai'yonna Harper and Zion Reid added seven points each in the loss.

EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — An Effingham daycare center is honoring two kids who died in the tragic Teutopolis ammonia spill with a kind gesture. Siblings Walker and Rose Bryan, and their father Kenny, were among the five people who died in the September HAZMAT disaster. Now, there will soon be a bus stop outside of […]

The Eastern Illinois University Board of Special Events organized the I Am Thankful For event in the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge Lounge on Nov. 15 to celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday before the school break. The board event included a makeshift wall where students could stop by a row...

The Taylorville Tornado Boys Basketball team dropped game two to the Effingham Purple Hearts 39-35. Dillon Clark is named the Brandon Bible Country Financial Player of the Game.

• No. 6 seed Marquette volleyball team swept Eastern Illinois 3-0 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, with a game-high 13 kills and three service aces from junior outside hitter Jenna Reitsma.