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SPRINGFIELD - Illinoisans have chosen "The Blues Brothers" as the top movie in state history, embracing a film that celebrates car crashes, classic songs, Chicago landmarks and two shady characters tr...

(Charleston, IL) - Eastern Illinois University continues to provide opportunities for local and regional students. Encouraged by the university's recent spring enrollment increase, EIU representatives...

CHICAGO - Site Selection Magazine today announced Illinois as a top state for businesses looking to relocate. Illinois was named third in the 2017 Governor's Cup rankings. This is the second year in a...

A California man, arrested in Fayette County last summer, has been sentenced to four-years in prison. 54-year-old Rosario Gonzalez, who was pulled over on I-70, east of Vandalia for improper lane usag...

The Wabash Fire Protection District will hold its annual chili supper this Saturday (3/10) from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Meals are $5.00 per person. In addition, they'll have a 50/50, prizes, auction, and will ...

The American Red Cross will have a blood drive in memory of Jeff Day, this Saturday (3/10) from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Mattoon Eagles Club. All donors will go into a drawing to win $50 Visa gi...

St. John's School will host a Bessie Bingo Festival May 5th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. You could win $15,000; a year's tuition, or $3,000; and third place is a half beef, processed! This family festival will...

A celebration of the life of a young man who made all of our lives a lot better will be this Friday and Saturday (March 9 and 10, 2018). Visitation for Anthony Vincent Sheehan II will be this Friday f...

Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Public Meeting   Lake Shelbyville - On March 20th at 6:00 p.m., the Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance will host a public meeting at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor...