Category Archives: Local News

SPRINGFIELD - He went off to fight a war he opposed. She stayed behind and tried to hold their home together. Their relationship and views on the Civil War will be the focus of special Illinois Histor...

Broward Schools Chief Says Gunman Entered Campus As Students Dismissed (Parkland, FL) -- The gunman suspected of killing 17 people at a South Florida high school yesterday entered the school's campus ...

A benefit for Megan Thompson will be held this Saturday at the Sullivan (IL) VFW, starting at 4:00 p.m. Dinner will be available, and they'll have silent and live auctions, a 50/50, bags tournament an...

The Lake Land College Agriculture Division received a $2,500 donation as part of the America's Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Since the program began in 2010, the Gr...

Mattoon Police arrested Eddie L. Brown, 34 years of age of Mattoon, for the offense of Burglary. The arrest occurred on 2/14/18 at 5:07pm at the Mattoon Police Department. The charge alleges Mr. Brown...

According to a press release from the MPD, Mattoon Police arrested Eduardo O. Cavazos, 25 years of age of Arcola, for the offense of Unlawful Use of a Credit Card. The arrest occurred on 2/14/18 at 7:...

Lake Land College is proud to announce that nearly 250 students graduated with degrees and certifications after completion of the 2017 fall semester. The graduates are organized by home town. First La...

The Effingham County CEO Experience will be March 7th from 1:00-5:15 p.m. at the Keller Convention Center. The group is celebrating their 10th year two keynote speakers and 6 breakout speakers that wi...

18th Annual KWA Watershed Summit March 5, 2018   The 18th Annual Kaskaskia Watershed Summit sponsored by the Kaskaskia Watershed Association, Inc. (KWA will be held March 5, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. t...

CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity's Office of Trade and Investment announced today that nominations are open for the 2018 Governor's Export Awards. The Governor'...