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U.S. 136 in McLean to close February 11 - 12, 2026
U.S. 136 in McLean to close February 11 - 12, 2026 February 11, 2026 McLEAN - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that U.S. 136 at the railroad crossing between West and Hamilton stree...
Feb 11, 2026
Lake Land College hosts High School Leadership Conference
For Immediate Release - February 9, 2026 Lake Land College hosts High School Leadership Conference Lake Land College recently hosted more than 120 students from area high schools for the annual High S...
Feb 11, 2026 Members of the 2025-2026 Lake Land College Student Government Association.
Pictured front row (left to right): Emma Banning, Tower Hill; Allison Meese, Robinson; Nathaniel Carlin, Mattoon; Mara Dorjahn, Monticello; Rachel Warfel, Greenup.
Pictured middle row (left to right): Addison Urbanski, Lasalle; Megan Mollett, Mulberry Grove; Noah Gorenz, Pana; Kate Landrus, Mattoon; Kailyn Tracy, Mattoon.
Pictured back row (left to right): Rylee Robb, Mclean; Aubrey Killey, Berwick; Trey Sheehan, Neoga; Jay Bliler, Taylorville.
Not pictured: Haley, Podkul, Mokena; Sayde Hogg, Highland. Photo: Lake Land College
Ameren Illinois Natural Gas Storage System Delivers During Winter Storm Fern
For Immediate Release Ameren Illinois Natural Gas Storage System Delivers During Winter Storm Fern System Protects Customers from Escalated Wholesale Market Prices COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (Feb. 9, 2026) - ...
Feb 11, 2026
Horizon Health Offers Annual Healthcare Scholarships
For Immediate Release - February 11, 2026 Horizon Health Offers Annual Healthcare Scholarships (Paris, IL)-Horizon Health and the Horizon Health Foundation are offering scholarships to local students ...
Feb 11, 2026
Illinois State Police to Conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols
For Immediate Release - February 9, 2026 Illinois State Police to Conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols PESOTUM - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Commander, Captain Heather Apperson, anno...
Feb 11, 2026 Photo: Illinois State Police
Matchbox Twenty Brings Pop Rock Anthems to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on August 16
For Release Matchbox Twenty Brings Pop Rock Anthems to the Illinois State Fair Grandstand on August 16 SPRINGFIELD, IL - Generational hits and pop rock is headed to Springfield as Matchbox Twenty take...
Feb 11, 2026 Photo: Illinois State Fair
Rotary Club of Mattoon & Sarah Bush Lincoln Offering Free Heart Screenings for Student Athletes
For Release Rotary Club of Mattoon & Sarah Bush Lincoln Offering Free Heart Screenings for Student Athletes The Rotary Club of Mattoon is partnering with Sarah Bush Lincoln for free heart screenin...
Feb 11, 2026 Screenshot
The Fray, Dashboard Confessional at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park July 10
For Release The Fray, Dashboard Confessional at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park July 10 INDIANAPOLIS, IN (January 26, 2026) - Multi-Platinum band The Fray announces the Summer of Light...
Feb 11, 2026
MCUSD #2 Welcomes New Mattoon High School Dean of Students and Head Football Coach
For Immediate Release MCUSD #2 Welcomes New Mattoon High School Dean of Students and Head Football Coach (Mattoon, IL - February 10, 2026 ) Mattoon CUSD #2 is pleased to announce the hiring of Chad Au...
Feb 11, 2026 Photo: Mattoon CUSD #2
Ameren Illinois Donation Powers EV Innovation at LIFT Central Illinois
For Immediate Release Ameren Illinois Donation Powers EV Innovation at LIFT Central Illinois (Mattoon, IL - February 9, 2026) LIFT Central Illinois recently received a donation from Ameren Illinois Ma...
Feb 10, 2026 Photo courtesy of LIFT
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