Category Archives: Local News

The annual Mitch Webb Open will be April 7th at Mattoon High School. The tournament features classes for 5-6 year olds; 7-8 year olds; 9-11 year olds; middle school; high school; and adult. Registrati...

Relay for Life of Coles County Presents "The Magic of Relay" Kickoff party on Monday, March 19th at 6pm at Douglas Hart Nature Center. They'll have trivia, a costume contest, snacks and more. Be a par...

Glo Bingo comes to the Mattoon Eagles Club April 6th. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and bingo starts at 7:00. Over $1,000 in cash prizes will be given away. Advance tickets are $20 or $25 at the door. ...

As people prepare to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day today, one local chef says if the dish, corned beef and cabbage is on the menu, you are not preparing a traditional Irish dinner. Dublin-born chef an...

According to the Illinois State Police a Traffic crash occurred yesterday afternoon in Olney. Preliminary investigation details show driver of Unit 1, William R. Derler, 53, of Olney, IL. was eastboun...

A baby is making quite an impression on the Pope after a blessing. While in Germany recently the Pope walked up to a young family with a seven month old child named Karl. As the pontiff's hand brushed...

Sarah Bush Lincoln's 29th Annual Golf Benefit is to be held Friday, June 8th, at Mattoon Golf and Country Club. Your day includes breakfast, lunch, hors d' oeuvres, and a chance to win prizes on every...

(Charlotte, NC) -- The University of Maryland, Baltimore County is the first-ever 16-seed to beat a number-one seed in NCAA Tournament history. The Retrievers stunned top-overall seed Virginia 74-54 i...

(Miami, FL) -- The Florida Department of Transportation says it was warned about cracking in the bridge near Florida International University, two days before it collapsed. In a statement out tonight,...

Friday, March 16th and tonight area Baseball and Softball teams continue their season. Check out some area finals below! High School Baseball: FINAL: Cumberland 6, Casey-Westfield 1 FINAL: Flora 7, La...