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Learn the story of the Illinois state flag June 5 at Lincoln Presidential Library
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois state flag was created just in time for the state's 1918 centennial celebration, but its history - complete with a little controversy - can be traced back another century. Y...
Jun 01, 2018
ISP To Conduct Nighttime Enforcement Patrols this Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT NIGHTTIME ENFORCEMENT PATROLS EFFINGHAM - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the ISP will conduc...
Jun 01, 2018
Updated: 3rd Person Charged with Armed Robbery, Warrant of Arrest Issued
UPDATED: 135pm, Friday, June 1, 2018: According to a press release from the Mattoon Police Department: The Coles County State's Attorney's Office has issued a warrant of arrest for Jaison C. Peoples. ...
Jun 01, 2018 Jaison C. Peoples. The Coles County State’s Attorney’s Office has issued a warrant of arrest for Jaison C. Peoples. He has been charged with Armed Robbery. There is no bond, he is to be held in custody. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.
Open House for Raggedy Ann Rally Visitors
The Arcola Railroad Depot is holding an open house for Raggedy Ann Rally visitors from 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. Saturday, June 9th. There will be punch and cookies plus prizes including a 2000 Raggedy Ann ...
Jun 01, 2018
Sports Physicals for Arcola Athletes
Sarah Bush Lincoln will provide sports physicals to athletes from Arcola schools June 6th from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the Arcola Clinic. The $20 fee will be donated to the athletic booster club. Cash or ch...
Jun 01, 2018
Silent Auction Benefit at the Charleston Speedway
A silent auction to benefit Luke Gano will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on June 30th at the Charleston Speedway. 3-year-old Luke is dealing with some major health issues at Children's Hospital in St. L...
Jun 01, 2018
Illinois Lawmakers Send Governor Gun Waiting Plan
Illinois Lawmakers Send Governor Gun Waiting Plan (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner will have to decide if gun owners in the state will have to wait three days to buy a new gun. The ...
Jun 01, 2018
President Trump Considering Ending Rod Blagojevich's Prison Sentence
President Trump Considering Ending Rod Blagojevich's Prison Sentence (Washington, DC) -- President Trump says he's not sure former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich needs to be behind bars for "saying...
Jun 01, 2018 ThePublicityAgency / CC
Green Wave Cross Country Challenge
The Green Wave Cross Country Challenge will be held July 14th at the course behind Lake Land College. The one-mile fun run will begin at 8:15 a.m., and the 5K run will start at 9:00 a.m. Register befo...
Jun 01, 2018
EIU speech team again impresses on national stage
For Immediate Release (Charleston, IL) The Eastern Illinois University speech team's performance in two recent national competitions has helped the Panthers reinforce their reputation for forensics ex...
Jun 01, 2018 Edwyn Mitchell, Sara Gronstal and Cheyenne Flores with their trophies after their championship performances in the National Forensics Association tournament in Wisconsin last April. Photo submitted by Eastern Illinois University.
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