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Fall Wonder Kits from Douglas-Hart Nature Center in Mattoon are a great way to keep the kids entertained. Wonder kits contain games, crafts and activities to encourage them to explore nature and learn...

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says if the state doesn't get billions of dollars from Washington DC, the budget ax will fall. The governor yesterday warned of deep cuts if Congress does not approve a f...

An Illinois lawmaker wants history lessons in public schools suspended. Democratic State Representative La Shawn Ford says lessons need to be more inclusive of the contributions made by minorities and...

University of Illinois students, faculty, and staff coming on-campus in the fall must submit to COVID-19 testing. Chancellor Robert Jones sent out a letter yesterday saying anyone planning to visit ca...

According to the Illinois State Police, 56-year-old Melanie Brandenburg was eastbound on I-70 in Fayette County during a heavy rain storm this afternoon when she lost control of her vehicle and slid i...

(Charleston), IL - Coles County Health Department, (CCHD) is reporting additional laboratory confirmed COVID-19 cases. Our total confirmed COVID-19 laboratory case count for Coles County as of August ...

CHICAGO -The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today announced three new mental health programs designed to provide additional support for Illinois residents. These new resources will be pr...

Springfield, Ill. - Governor JB Pritzker launched a new $5 million awareness campaign today to encourage Illinois residents to wear a face covering every time they're in public - because it only works...

Work to improve railroad crossing in Newton will force the closure of Van Buren Street Saturday, August 8th through Friday, August 14th. A detour will be posted.

Monday, August 3rd, Emily from the Mattoon Area Family YMCA and Neal Center YMCA joins the Yawn Patrol to discuss the 2020 Last Chance Tri and how you can get involved. Emily also discusses how you ca...