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Coles County marriage licenses

Coles County · Coles County

Coles County marriage licenses

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Congratulations to those tying the knot!Read Article

Humboldt teen dies in head-on collision

Humboldt, Illinois · Humboldt

Humboldt teen dies in head-on collision

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Waylin Hoshauer, 18, of Humboldt, was transported to Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center where he passed away.Read Article

Coles County Board approves Apex Clean Energy’s 51-turbine wind farm

Charleston, Illinois · Charleston

Coles County Board approves Apex Clean Energy’s 51-turbine wind farm

The Coles County Board approved Apex Clean Energy’s 51-turbine Coles Wind project in a 6-5 vote Tuesday. The decision came after years of debate, dozens of public meetings and 14 days of hearings where residents and Coles Wind representatives made their cases. During the public comment period before Tuesday’s vote, residents and others shared their opinions. Supporters mainly cited economic benefits, especially for local schools, and the additio…Read Article

First Mid announces executive promotions, leadership realignment

First Mid Bancshares Inc. (First Mid) has announced the promotion of two executives on its leadership team, effective June 24, 2025. Matt Smith Matthew Smith, who currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), has been elevated to president. Jordan Read, who currently serves as the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), will take on the additional role of CFO. These promotions are a key part of the organization’s leadership strategy and reflect their…Mattoon · Mattoon Read Article

COLUMN: Top 5 EIU men’s basketball players of all time

Bryce Parker (File) When you think of college basketball blue bloods, Eastern Illinois shouldn’t come to mind – even if their primary color is blue. But tucked away in Charleston, Illinois, the program has produced some unforgettable players. In 115 seasons of men’s basketball, EIU has seen its fair share of standout talent. Whether it was Kevin Duckworth’s All-Star NBA career or Henry Domercant’s prolific scoring that put him among the NCAA’s a…Basketball · Charleston Read Article

Vehicle connected to police investigation pulled from Embarrass River

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COLES COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - A vehicle that law enforcement believes is connected to an ongoing investigation was pulled from the Embarrass River Tuesday.Coles County · Coles County Read Article

Lake Land College to host Fast Track to Fall registration events

Open the article to view the coverage from The Breeze-CourierMattoon · Mattoon Read Article

Back to nature at Ambraw Woods

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Ambraw Woods is situated on the west bank of the Embarras River, across from Grand Prairie Friends' Warbler Ridge nature preserve that connects Fox Ridge State Park with Charleston Lake to form a contiguous natural amenity.Nature · Charleston Read Article

Former Fire District Trustee Completed First Restitution Payment of $100,000 –

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

Coles County marriage licenses

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Congratulations to those tying the knot!Coles County · Coles County Read Article

Broncos' Sean Payton, Mike Shanahan Join Tony Romo, Jimmy Garoppolo in Unique Eastern Illinois Pipeline to NFL

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Broncos' Sean Payton, Mike Shanahan join Tony Romo, Jimmy Garoppolo in unique Eastern Illinois pipeline to NFL.Sports · Charleston Read Article

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