Category Archives: Local News

Lincoln Heritage Pheasants Forever will offer another free youth shooting clinic tomorrow (9/15) from 8:00-10:00 a.m. at the Charleston Sportsman's Club. NRA and 4-H certified instructors will be ther...

SPRINGFIELD - The first 200 years of Illinois statehood included traumatized Civil War soldiers, heroic Tuskegee airmen and dedicated abolitionists. It saw immigrants building new lives, minorities fi...

SOUTH CENTRAL ILLINOS, September 14, 2018 - The American Red Cross is helping people in multiple states as Hurricane Florence pummels the Carolinas with strong winds, heavy rain and dangerous tidal su...

If you're a musician, you're invited to be a part of the Mattoon Community Band Concert. Please bring your own instrument, with the exception of percussionists and keyboard players, to the first rehea...

From the desk of Ed Dowd, Executive Director of the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce: "The Mattoon in Motion project, developed through a collaboration with the MAPPING program at Western Illinois Universi...

SPRINGFIELD - As Hurricane Florence bears down on the east coast, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is highlighting ways Illinois residents can volunteer and provide critical assistance ...

For Immediate Release WASHINGTON - Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) today announced the Ashmore Fire Protection District was awarded a $237,143 federal grant. The funds may be used to purchas...

Mattoon High School students are in need for shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows and other yard tools for their Green and Gold Day of Giving on September 20th. These items will be used by students to perform...

Be sure to give generously when you see Mattoon Knights of Columbus members today, Friday, September 14 and tomorrow from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Their annual Tootsie Roll drive is back, so please drop...

The first book published by Central Illinois author Dana Price reflects her love of animals. The children's picture book, titled G is for Gorilla, showcases photos and information about gorillas nativ...