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Woman ordered to Coles County Jail for violating pretrial releaseWCIA5 hours ago
Illinois man receives 10 years in prison for high-speed chase that ended in shootout12NewsNow7 hours ago
New Mattoon businesses prepare to openWAND TV8 hours ago
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Woman ordered to Coles County Jail for violating pretrial release
CHARLESTON, Ill. (WCIA) — One woman is spending 30 days in jail for violating the conditions of her pretrial release in Coles County. Charleston Police said in a news release Wednesday that they found an occupied vehicle on Oct. 4 at 4:40 a.m. in Kiwanis Park. In the vehicle was 23-year-old Kaylin Conner and a […]
Woman airlifted from car crash in Coles County
COLES COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A woman was airlifted to a local hospital after a car crash in rural Coles County. The crash happened at around 9 a.m. on Wednesday at the intersection of County Roads 1000N and 500E. The Coles County Sheriff’s Office said a Chevy Malibu traveling north failed to stop at a […]
Effingham considers ban on camping in public places
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — Camping in public spaces could soon be illegal in Effingham. It comes following a Supreme Court decision allowing the city to consider the motion. Officials said it was discussed at the last city council meeting. The law would not ban camping on private land or campgrounds, but would on publicly-owned city land. […]
Mattoon artist spreading smiles with unique chalk designs
MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — If you’ve been around Mattoon in the past four months, you may have noticed more and more chalk designs popping up on sidewalks across town. Lori Hall, the artist behind each piece of art, has never taken an art class. But, she’s not letting that stop her from letting her creative […]
Effingham receives increased medical care
EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WCIA) — Medical care in Effingham just got a boost through exciting new building plans. The Effingham Plan Commission approved designs for a new Sarah Bush Lincoln medical facility on Tuesday night. Construction is set to begin next year. Officials said it’s a testament to the long-term health of Effingham. “I think it’s […]
Effingham’s Dunston, offensive line leading to huge rushing stats
EFFINGHAM (WCIA) – Effingham football lost a close overtime battle against Taylorville in week six. Now, gearing up for the WCIA Friday Football Fever Spotlight Game of the Week against Mahomet-Seymour, both teams sit at 4-2 on the season. The Hearts have gotten a big boost from Rylan Pals in his return to the lineup. […]
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