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Mattoon schools placed on soft lockdown due to police presence nearby
MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — Two schools in Mattoon were placed on a brief soft lockdown Friday afternoon after police were called to an apartment complex next to the school. Officials with the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2 said William’s Elementary School administration was contacted by Mattoon Police around 2 p.m., advising they were called […]
Celebrating a Century Plus a Decade: Mary's 110th Milestone
WEST UNION, Ill. (WTHI) - Friday marks a remarkable milestone for Mary Amelia Laughead as she celebrates her 110th birthday. The West Union Café was abuzz with joy and laughter Friday afternoon, as Mary was surrounded by a loving circle of family and friends. Mary’s journey through the years...
Dogs visit Central IL high school to help students de-stress ahead of finals
ARCOLA, Ill. (WCIA) — One Central Illinois High School is helping students clear their minds by bringing in pets. The American Heart Association says dogs can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. The LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry was contacted to visit Arcola High School on Friday. It’s a program that is free of charge to […]
ISP: 25 Illinois establishments caught in sting operation
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — 25 establishments in Clark, Jasper, Lawrence, Richland, and Wayne counties reportedly were caught serving alcohol to minors. Illinois State Police announced the results of a recent sting operation to determine if local stores would sell alcohol to a minor. Of the 65 establishments “surveyed” 25 were reportedly caught allowing a sale […]
Health officials confirm first case of West Nile in Illinois
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ill. (WTHI) - The West Nile Virus has arrived in Illinois. On Wednesday, the Illinois Department of Public Health said it discovered its first confirmed virus case in 2024. Health officials said the sample was collected in Douglas County. Douglas County is where Tuscola is. IDOH says this...
Mattoon Fire Dept. gets new fire truck, CPR device
MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — The Mattoon Fire Department is celebrating a new fire engine and LUCAS CPR device. The department said these two tools will be a big help to them and the community. In the past, they’ve had old engines fail service tests and needed something reliable. The new LUCAS CPR device creates an […]
Paris inaugurates giant water storage basin to clean up the River Seine for Olympic swimming
French officials inaugurated on Thursday a huge water storage basin meant to help clean up the River Seine, set to be the venue for marathon swimming at the Paris Games and the swimming leg of the Olympic and Paralympic triathlons. Sports minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra praised Paris' ability “to provide athletes...
In Oakland, 1 in 6 businesses don't pay their taxes
(The Center Square) - The city of Oakland is projecting a $177 million deficit in its general fund for the 2023-24 fiscal year, and part of the problem is local businesses are not paying their taxes. For the past three years, about 7,200 businesses a year have skipped out on paying taxes to the city, costing it an estimated total of $34.7 million over that span. The city says the statute of limitations to collect these unpaid taxes is three years. ...
Hemp acres shrink in the Midwest, as USDA data shows farmers are turning away from CBD
Farmers in the Midwest and Great Plains are planting much less hemp than they were two years ago, according to the most recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. But to David Lakeman – who leads the hemp and cannabis program at the Illinois Department of Agriculture – the smaller numbers may be a good thing.
Tuscola girls' track and field looking to shine bright again
Sports Editor Matt Daniels caught up with Tuscola coach Drew Sterkel as the Warriors try to earn their third straight state trophy:. How does this year’s team compare to the 2023 team. that placed third in Class 1A and the 2022 team that won a 1A state championship?. The...
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