Arrests made in Lake Mattoon death investigation
LAKE MATTOON – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation arrested two suspects as part of a death investigation after human remains we...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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2 face charges, including dismemberment, after human remains found in Lake Mattoon
Two people were arrested in connection to the human remains that were found floating in a downstate Illinois Lake earlier this week, police said.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Lake Mattoon's north end, marina and beach reopen
MATTOON — The Lake Mattoon Marina has reported that both its facility and the north end of the lake have reopened after being closed for more than two days...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Lake Mattoon Marina reopens, beach to reopen Thursday
MATTOON — The Lake Mattoon Marina has reported that both its facility and the north end of the lake have reopened after being closed for more than two days...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
Illinois State Police seeks public’s assistance identifying remains of man discovered in Lake Mattoon
LAKE MATTOON – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigations Zone 8 is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the remains of a man...
Jun 30, 2026Open source
Illinois State Police assisting with death investigation at Lake Mattoon
The Illinois State Police reported has reported that its Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 is assisting the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office with...
Jun 30, 2026Open source
ISP: Man's remains with distinct tattoos found in Lake Mattoon
Illinois State Police is seeking the public's help after a man's remains were found in Lake Mattoon.
Jun 30, 2026Open source
Rural King breaks ground on $75 million community development project in Mattoon
Company President Alex Melvin said the campus will be located north of Illinois 16 and west of Interstate 57 in the area of the interchange. It will include...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Rural King breaks ground on $75 million community development project in Mattoon
Company President Alex Melvin said the campus will be located north of Illinois 16 and west of Interstate 57 in the area of the interchange. It will include...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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‘Mormon Land’: His scribe’s diaries provide further evidence of Joseph Smith’s secret polygamy
Two LDS Church historians discuss the diaries of William Clayton, faith founder Joseph Smith's scribe, and what the reveals about life in Nauvoo, Illinois, i...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Illinois ethics panel to decide whether to release probe of former Rep. Harry Benton The Illinois Legislati...
The Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission on Thursday will decide whether to release a report that led to the resignation of state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plai...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
This Naperville ZIP code has the most stressed parents in Illinois — and cracks the top 100 nationally
America’s best city to raise a family also has Illinois’ most stressful ZIP code for parents, a new mental health survey says.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
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Mattoon is in Coles County, Illinois.
Region: Central Illinois
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‘Mormon Land’: His scribe’s diaries provide further evidence of Joseph Smith’s secret polygamy
Two LDS Church historians discuss the diaries of William Clayton, faith founder Joseph Smith's scribe, and what the reveals about life in Nauvoo, Illinois, i...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Illinois ethics panel to decide whether to release probe of former Rep. Harry Benton The Illinois Legislati...
The Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission on Thursday will decide whether to release a report that led to the resignation of state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plai...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
This Naperville ZIP code has the most stressed parents in Illinois — and cracks the top 100 nationally
America’s best city to raise a family also has Illinois’ most stressful ZIP code for parents, a new mental health survey says.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
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39.4801840, -88.3761520
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5:31 AM America/Chicago
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Coles County
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