Category Archives: Local News

The all-you-can-eat fish fry returns to the Hindsboro Civic Center March 9th! And if you're not a fish fan, you have other options, like chicken strips and shrimp. Side dishes and drink included. Tick...

An Altamont woman and an Effingham man were killed in a Missouri last night. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, 19-year-old Wendy Rios, and 21-year-old Kaleb Huddleston were passengers in a veh...

For Immediate Release Mayor Designates Heart Health Month (EFFINGHAM, IL) - Effingham Mayor Jeff Bloemker recently signed a proclamation designating February 2019 as Heart Health Month. The proclamati...

For Immediate Release Horizon Health Opens EZ Care in Marshall (Paris, Ill.)-A new EZ Care walk-in clinic, a service of Horizon Health, is now open in Marshall at Illinois Highway 1 and US 40. "EZ Car...

For Immediate Release Horizon Health Enacts Temporary Visitor Restrictions (Paris, IL.)-In response to increasing influenza activity in Illinois and across the country, Horizon Health has enacted temp...

For Immediate Release Presidential library to celebrate Lincoln's birthday with free admission, special events SPRINGFIELD - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate Lincoln'...

The flood warning continues for the following river in Illinois: Kaskaskia River at Vandalia, Carlyle Tailwater   This Flood Warning is a result of 0.50-1.50 inches of rain observed over the past...

For Immediate Release Editorial from Dr. Josh Bullock, Lake Land College President Creating opportunities in Illinois Recent data released by the United States Census Bureau shows the population of th...

Windsor Elementary Student Council will host a movie night February 22nd at 6:00. They'll be showing "Small Foot." Concessions will be available. All children must be accompanied by an adult throughou...

The Coles County Veterans Support Coalition will be serving breakfast at the Mattoon American Legion this Saturday (2/9) from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Meals are free for veterans, and $7.50 for other community ...