Category Archives: Local News

Community Update Breakfast
The Charleston & Mattoon Chambers will be hosting a joint Community Update Breakfast on March 8th at Unique Suites Hotel beginning at 7:30. The speaker will be Illinois Chamber of Commerce Preside...
Renee Fonner Jan 31, 2018 Todd Maisch, Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. Photo submitted by Mattoon Chamber of Commerce

MPD Looking for Your Help
The Mattoon Police Department is investigating a matter that occurred at Wal-mart in Mattoon, and needing assistance from the public in identifying the female in this image. Anyone with information is...
Renee Fonner Jan 31, 2018 Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.

Doing Your Taxes?
If you collected unemployment insurance last year, you will need the 1099-G tax form from IDES to complete your tax returns, both federal and state. The 1099-G tax form is available here: http://www.i...
Renee Fonner Jan 31, 2018

Lake Land College Tests Emergency Alert System
According to a press release from Lake Land College, during a test of the Lake Land College Emergency Alert System early Wednesday morning, test messages appeared on the college's Twitter account. The...
Renee Fonner Jan 31, 2018

Farm Bill Forum for Sportsmen Today (January 31) in Champaign
Another Farm Bill forum for sportsmen will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 today at the I Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. If Congress fails to re-authorize conservation provisions, Illinois stands...
Renee Fonner Jan 31, 2018

Degree In Yodeling Now Offered By Swiss University
Degree In Yodeling Now Offered By Swiss University (Lucerne) - A degree in yodeling is now offered by a Swiss university. The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Art is will soon offer bachelor...
Renee Fonner Jan 31, 2018

Schedule Your Singing Valentine for Your Sweetheart
The Coles County Barbershop Chorus will be delivering singing valentines to homes, schools and businesses around the area. For $35, your valentine will get two love songs, a box of chocolates, plus a ...
Renee Fonner Jan 31, 2018 Peggy2012CREATIVELENZ / CC

SBL Neoga Clinic to Open Next Week
The new Sarah Bush Lincoln Neoga Clinic will open Monday (2/5). An open house will be held Thursday from 5:00-7:30 p.m., with the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 6:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served...
Renee Fonner Jan 31, 2018

Body Discovered in Wayne County has been Identified
The body discovered in Wayne County the day after Christmas has been identified as a missing Fairfield teen. Officials confirmed that is Megan Nichols, who went missing in 2014, when she was 15 years ...
Renee Fonner Jan 31, 2018 J / CC

Poll: Trump Approval Rating 33 Percent In Illinois
Poll: Trump Approval Rating 33 Percent In Illinois (Chicago, IL) -- Almost twice as many people in Illinois say they don't like the job that President Trump is doing compared to those who support him....
Renee Fonner Jan 31, 2018 Matt Johnson / CC


