Category Archives: Local News

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting that the norovirus outbreak at the Illinois Veterans' Home in Quincy last month is over. Approximately 20 individuals experie...

Erin Pringle grew up in Casey, Illinois and writes stories that are set in rural landscapes. She will read from her newest book of stories, The Whole World at Once (West Virginia University Press, 201...

The City of Mattoon, Public Works Department, will begin flushing fire hydrants Monday, April 9, 2018 and continue until all lines are flushed. Flushing will be conducted weekdays between 6am and 3pm....

Basket binga comes to the Hindsboro Civic Center this Sunday (4/8). Doors open at 1:00 and the games begin at 2:00. Tickets are $10 in advance, and will be $15 at the door. Snacks and drinks will be a...

SPRINGFIELD, IL - The ultimate party band is headed to the 2018 Illinois State Fair! After nearly 40-years of hits and millions of albums sold, Boy George and Culture Club with Thompson Twins' Tom Bai...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   Daddy Daughter Dance Benefit April 21, 2018 at the Martinsville Elementary School, 5pm to 8pm $5 per person Complimentary Photo Included Live DJ, drinks, snacks, and FUN!...

Lake Shelbyville to host Pack the Park at Coon Creek Campground Lake Shelbyville - Camping season is finally upon us. To celebrate, Lake Shelbyville, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will provide free cam...

All American Bagelfest comes to Peterson Park in Mattoon, July 17 - 21. This year's entertainment line up has been announced. Jasmine Murray will play Thursday, July 19 for the Christian Night. The sh...

Nominations are now being accepted for Coles County Farmer of the Year. The winner will be announced Tuesday, July 3rd during Red, White and Blue Days. The nomination form and more information can be ...

Booth Library will sponsor its eighth annual Edible Book Festival on April 9th as part of National Library Week. Public voting will take place from 4:00-5:00 that day. There is no fee to enter the con...