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'Several grass fires' shut down part of I-74 in Vermilion County
By Greg Ramirez
Two dogs die in weekend Mattoon fire
Greg Ramirez
Greg Ramirez
Reporter · Bloomington, IL
A recent graduate from Illinois Wesleyan University, Greg has quickly made a name for himself in community journalism, writing for local newsletters and contributing to regional magazines. His work often focuses on cultural events and community outreach efforts.
More from Greg →Reporter · Monday, November 9, 2026 at 3:33 PM · 1 min read
MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) -- Two dogs died in Mattoon when their home caught fire over the weekend. The fire happened in the area of 6th Street and Richmond Avenue. Fire Chief Jeff Hilligoss said in a news release that firefighters were dispatched at 9:39 a.m. on Sunday for a possible fire in a duplex. The [...]
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