Category Archives: Local News

International Yoga Day with the Mattoon Area Family YMCA
Take your workout outside. June 21st is International Yoga Day, and the Mattoon Area Family YMCA will have certified instructors at local parks that day. Sunrise yoga will be offered from 5:30-6:15 a....
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2018

Lake Land College international students share experiences studying abroad with local rotary club
Two Lake Land College international students from South Korea shared their experiences studying abroad with the Charleston Rotary Club. Yujin Lee and Hyuntaek Oh answered questions about their culture...
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2018 Lake Land College international students shared their experiences studying abroad with the Charleston Rotary Club. Pictured left to right are: Ted O, director of international studies; students Hyuntaek Oh, Yujin Lee; and Richard Wandling, Charleston Rotary Club president. Photo submitted by Lake Land College.

Mock Crash Demonstration Coming to Dieterich High School
Don't be alarmed if you see several emergency vehicles at Dieterich High School Tuesday (5/1) A mock crash demonstration will be taking place at 10:00 a.m. The Effingham County Sheriff's Department, f...
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2018

Chautauqua Auditorium among the most endangered historic places in Illinois
The Chautauqua Auditorium in Shelbyville is among the most endangered historic places in Illinois. Landmarks Illinois is calling attention to sites throughout the state that represent unique parts of ...
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2018

EIU’s Chadd earns EIBEA Teacher of the Year award
Dr. Julie Chadd, professor in Eastern Illinois University's School of Technology, was selected as the Eastern Illinois Business Education Association's (EIBEA) Teacher of the Year earlier this month. ...
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2018 . Julie Chadd (middle) with Amanda German and Jean Cornell, the two EIU business education students who nominated her for the 2017-18 EIBEA Teacher of the Year Award. Photo submitted by EIU.

Senator Sam McCann Threatens Lawsuit Over Statehouse Support
Senator Sam McCann Threatens Lawsuit Over Statehouse Support (Springfield, IL) -- The west-central Illinois senator who is running for governor as an independent says he may have to sue Republicans at...
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2018

#YSoSweaty Selfie Challenge
The #YSoSweaty selfie challenge will be going on (is going on) during the entire month of May at the Mattoon Area Family YMCA. Simply post a post-workout selfie on Facebook and Instagram, use #YSoSwea...
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2018

Sarah Bush Lincoln Receives an ‘A’ for Patient Safety Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Sarah Bush Lincoln Receives an 'A' for Patient Safety Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade Sarah Bush Lincoln was one of 37 hospitals in the state and among 750 in the nation to be awarded an 'A' from The L...
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2018

Teen Craftivity at the Charleston Library
Teen Craftivity will meet on Tuesday, May 8, from 5:00-6:00pm in the Zone at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library. Middle School and High School students are invited to make a watercolor project, th...
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2018

Scott Rhine honored with Lake Land College’s Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Award
Lake Land College honored Scott Rhine, Lake Land College IT Network Administration instructor/program coordinator, with the 2018 Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Member Award at commencement. Throughout ...
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2018 Lake Land College honored Scott Rhine, Lake Land College IT Network Administration instructor/program coordinator, with the 2018 Outstanding Full-Time Faculty Award at commencement. Photo submitted by Lake Land College.


