Category Archives: Local News

Job Growth Slows But Unemployment Lowest Since 1969 (Undated) -- The nation's unemployment rate is the lowest in almost half a century. The Labor Department reports this morning the jobless rate fell ...

For Immediate Release CHICAGO - An original musical rendition of the Gettysburg Address with Miguel Cervantes will be featured in a night of tributes to Illinois entertainers, with performances by Ill...

For Immediate Release One Laker Nation Alumni Trip to Garden Glow at St. Louis Botanical Garden The Lake Land College Alumni Association is hosting a holiday bus trip. Alumni and friends are invited t...

For Immediate Release Fire Hydrant Testing, Maintenance and Painting The City of Mattoon Fire Department will begin flow testing and painting fire hydrants starting the week of October 08, 2018 and wi...

The Mattoon Lions Club's annual Candy Day fundraiser is today (October 5) and tomorrow (October 6). Club members will be at the intersections of Broadway and Logan, and 14th and DeWitt from 8:00-6:00 ...

One person was killed in an accident in Shelby County Wednesday night. According to the Illinois State Police, 63-year-old David Arkebauer, of Oconee failed to yield the right- of-way on Route 51 at C...

Glo Bingo returns to the Mattoon Moose Lodge October 27th. Tickets are $20.00 each. Every Glo Bingo that the Moose has held has sold out, so you should get yours ASAP. They'll have food, drinks, games...

Crews are on-site of a semi fire that occurred Thursday evening on Interstate 70. The site of the accident is around the 31 mile marker. According to police, westbound lanes of I-70 are closed until f...

For Immediate Release EFFINGHAM - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) held in Effingham and...

The Sullivan (IL) Women's Civic Club are having a homecoming chili supper Friday (10/5) at the American Legion prior to the Redskins' game with St. Teresa. Potato soup, hot dogs and desserts will also...