Category Archives: Local News

The 20th annual Lake Sara Dam Run to benefit Special Olympics Illinois will be April 7th. Choose from the eight-mile run, 5K run or 5K competitive walk. Registration fee is $35, and if you sign up bef...

The annual Omega Nu Bake Sale for Special Olympics Illinois' Polar Plunge returns February 23rd. Choose from many tasty treats for a free-will donation and help out a great cause! The bake sale will b...

The 9th annual Men Who Cook potluck for the Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois will be held February 24th at the Lifespan Center. You'll have the opportunity to sample the dishes prep...

Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream will soon be offering a slimmed-down version of its famous sweet treats. "Moo-Phoria," a low-calorie ice cream line, launches this month. You can choose from Caramel Cookie F...

The Illinois Sheriff's Association will be awarding $53,500 in college scholarships this year. In order to qualify, students must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning wi...

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

Celebrate Mardi Gras Saturday night, February 17th, as it comes to Marshall, IL! The Gaslight Art Colony are hosting a fundraiser at Harlan Hall featuring New Orleans-Style food, an open bar, and live...

(PyeongChang, South Korea) -- American skier Lindsey Vonn will have to try for a medal in her next event. Vonn failed to advance to the podium in the women's Super-G on Friday in PyeongChang. She fini...

Friday, February 16th and tonight it's High School Boys' Basketball on the court! Follow along with area scores below! Boys' High School Basketball: FINAL: Altamont 67, Windsor/Stew-Stras 45 FINAL: Ar...

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking project proposals for a new competitive grant program that aims to improve the mobility of freight at the local level. Applications a...