A Charleston man has pleaded guilty to a charge of drug-induced homicide in connection with a 2024 fentanyl overdose death and has been sentenced to 13 years in the Illinois Department of Correctio... READ MORE >>
Charleston Mayor Brandon Combs provides an update on the recovery efforts and shares his thanks to the community.
Since this was recorded, Ameren has notified City officials that they h... READ MORE >>
Charleston Mayor Brandon Combs and Charleston leaders have declared the city in a state of local emergency and are asking residents to stay home and/or stay off the roads for cleanup and emergency ... READ MORE >>
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