Category Archives: Local News

The gift-giving comes before Christmas. Our annual holiday blood drive with the American Red Cross will be December 13th, from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at American Legion Post 88 in Mattoon. Give the greatest g...

The latest Illinois unemployment report isn't remarkable because of the jobless rate, but it is an important snapshot of the jobs picture in the state. The new report, released by the Illinois Departm...

The Lake Land College Community Choir will present a holiday concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 18th in the Lake Land College Theater. A reception will follow in the dining area at the college. Due...

For Immediate Release Food Safety Is The Secret Ingredient SPRINGFIELD - Whether you are making a signature dish or trying something new this holiday season, the secret ingredient is always food safet...

For Immediate Release Lake Shelbyville to Host Smithsonian Exhibit Lake Shelbyville - The Museum on Main Street exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution and Illinois Humanities will be on display a...

The Westfield Improvement League will host a Christmas carnival, November 25th from 3:00-6:00 p.m. at the Westfield Gym. Several vendors will be there, plus they'll have a 50/50, bake sale, silent auc...

For Immediate Release A fun alternative on Black Friday Lincoln presidential library offers free family activities the day after Thanksgiving SPRINGFIELD - A family-friendly alternative to the stress ...

For Immediate Release SPRINGFIELD, IL - Contest entries are now being accepted by the Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation to rename the Coliseum on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. The conte...

Mattoon Middle School will host a community chili supper November 20th from 4:30-7:00 p.m. In addition to chili, you'll enjoy cornbread, hot dogs, chips, drinks and dessert. It's free and open to all.

The Effingham Elks Lodge will be holding their 47th Annual "Hoop Shoot" on December 8th at 11:00 A.M. at Effingham High School. It's open to 8 to 13-year-old boys and girls. For more information, call...