Category Archives: Local News

Today Is National Guacamole Day (Undated) -- Today is National Guacamole Day and the price of the main ingredient is coming down. The average price nationally for a Haas avocado was a dollar-16 Friday...

NYC Considering Chocolate Milk Ban In Schools (New York, NY) -- New York City's education department is reportedly considering a ban on chocolate milk in public schools. The New York Post reports Scho...

The City of Assumption says due to high nitrate levels in the water, babies under six months old who drink it, either on its own or mixed with formula, could become seriously ill or even die. Water, j...

For Immediate Release Give Abraham Lincoln a helping hand SPRINGFIELD - Anyone who wants to help tell the world about America's greatest president will get a chance when the Abraham Lincoln Presidenti...

Green Wave Author and Pharmacist Gives God the Glory A Mattoon native who recently published her second book has scheduled a book signing for Sept. 27 at the Mattoon Public Library. Lisa (Nale) Wilt i...

Lake Land College to host Career Day and College Fair High school students are invited to attend Lake Land College's annual Career Day event on Oct. 1 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the Field House. Career...

For Immediate Release Illinois EPA's Office of Energy Awards Grant to Southern Illinois University-Carbondale for Innovative Engineering Project SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Environmental Protection Age...

Due to the high temperature expected for Monday, September 16, 2019, the Windsor elementary and junior/senior high school will dismiss early. The elementary school will dismiss at 1:40 and the junior/...

The Charleston Fire Department has issued a press release regarding the structure fire Thursday afternoon: "On September 12, 2019 at 3:15 pm the Charleston Fire Department was dispatched to 820 19th S...

The Mattoon Knights of Columbus' 43rd annual fall raffle will be held Sunday, September 22nd. The day will include bingo, a bags tournament, with registration at noon, free taco bar, and the Cubs and ...