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Mattoon goes solar for waste water treatment

Mattoon · Mattoon

Mattoon goes solar for waste water treatment

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MATTOON, Ill. (WAND) – The City of Mattoon is the latest community in Illinois to turn to the sun to operate a public utility.Read Article

Broncos' Sean Payton, Mike Shanahan join Tony Romo, Jimmy Garoppolo in 'unique' Eastern Illinois pipeline to NFL

Jimmy Garoppolo · Charleston

Broncos' Sean Payton, Mike Shanahan join Tony Romo, Jimmy Garoppolo in 'unique' Eastern Illinois pipeline to NFL

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CHARLESTON, Ill. — A drive to this small Illinois town takes one down a rural road through farms and fields. Soon there emerges a stadium that has 30-foot-high banners on the side depicting notable football figures.Read Article

New Huck's, University Village renovations latest Lincoln Avenue developments in Charleston

Charleston, Illinois · Charleston

New Huck's, University Village renovations latest Lincoln Avenue developments in Charleston

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The recent opening of the new Huck's store and the ongoing renovations of the University Village retail center are the latest in a series of commercial redevelopment projects on Lincoln Avenue in recent years.Read Article

Former Fire District Trustee Short On His First Restitution Payment By More Than $44,000 –

Coles Co., Ill. (ECWd) – As part of his guilty plea and sentencing, Kyley Willison was required to pay $236,000 in restitution, with his first payment due on or before June 16, 2025, in the amount of $100,000. On June 16, 2025, he posted two...Coles County · Coles County Read Article

Mattoon teen struck, killed by train

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Mattoon Police Chief Sam Gaines said authorities continue to investigate the incident death of the 17-year-old female.Mattoon · Mattoon Read Article

Intersection upgrades to start Monday on Illinois 16 from Lake Land to Swords in Mattoon

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IDOT intersection upgrade work on Illinois 16/Charleton Avenue from Lake Land to just west of Swords is set to start Monday. In addition, the city has public works projects planned at nearby Crestview, Remington and Wooddell intersections.Mattoon · Mattoon Read Article

How hosting the IHSA state track finals benefits EIU

Sycamore High School celebrates winning the 2A State Championship during the IHSA boys track and field state meet at O’Brien Field in Charleston, IL on March 31. (Bryce Parker) Hosting the Illinois High School Association state track and field finals annually brings benefits to Eastern Illinois University and the Coles County area. EIU Deputy Athletic Director Mark Bonnstetter said the largest on-campus financial winner is University Housing, wh…Charleston, Illinois · Charleston Read Article

Coles Wind hearing set to conclude, committee to vote on application

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Opponent testimony is set to end during the hearing's session at 6 p.m. Monday, June 9 at the courthouse and will be followed by public comments. The county regional planning committee will then consider the wind farm application during the…Coles County · Coles County Read Article

Postponed Fit-2-Serve Springfest now set for Saturday in Mattoon

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Community members are invited to tour Fit-2-Serve's garden at Broadway and First and take part in a variety of family-friendly activities during the Springfest from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.Mattoon · Mattoon Read Article

Three win medals at Boys State Track Meet

Depew wins two medals, breaks 200-meter record 4×100 relay team again sets a new school record By Rich Bauer Three area athletes returned home from the IHSA Boys State Track Meet with medals. Vandalia’s Kohnor Depew picked up two medals, finishing eighth in the 100-meter run and sixth in the 200-meter run, again setting a new school record in the 200. Vandal Jackson Wimberly continued his junior high success in the pole vault by placing eighth…Charleston, Illinois · Charleston Read Article

Glancing Back for June 4: Ozzie and Harriett, lTV stars, spent part of honeymoon in Mattoon

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Oh how times have changed. Or have they? Take a glance at local stories from years past.Mattoon · Mattoon Read Article

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