Category Archives: Local News

The boil order issued Tuesday, October 23rd by the Moultrie County Rural Public Water District has been lifted. It had been in effect for areas south of Route 32 to Findlay Road going west, including ...

Illinois children are getting a chance to use their artistic talents to explore what history can tell us about the future, thanks to a statewide art contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidenti...

A benefit for Officer Don Munro will be held November 11th from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Mattoon American Legion. Two pork chop dinners with two sides, dessert and drink will be $10.00. In addition, t...

Dove's 18th annual candle lighting ceremony, "From Darkness to Light" will be held Thursday (10/25) at the First United Methodist Church of Sullivan (IL). The service will honor those who have suffere...

The Illinois Department of Transportation is looking to hire hundreds of snow plow drivers statewide in advance of the coming winter season. Most of the openings are temporary positions in which the d...

The Effingham Elks Lodge will sponsor a free children's orthopedic assessment clinic on November 15th. The clinic will begin at 8:00 a.m. and appointments are required. To make one, call 1-800-272-007...

The Shelbyville VFW will host a children's Halloween party October 27th starting at 6:00 p.m. They'll have a costume contest, chili and hot dogs, and of course, all kids will get treats.

The Moultrie County Rural Public Water District has issued a boil order for the following counties due to a water main break: South of 1025 on Route 32 to Findlay Road going west, including the follow...

A hog barn near Montrose was destroyed in an overnight fire. Fire officials responded to a 911 call just before midnight. 150 hogs were killed, but firefighters were able to keep the fire from spreadi...

Dove's 18th annual candle lighting ceremony, "From Darkness to Light" will be held Thursday (10/25) at the First United Methodist Church of Sullivan (IL). The service will honor those who have suffere...