Category Archives: Local News

The annual Omega Nu wine and beer tasting to benefit the Mattoon to Peoria St. Jude Run will be February 7th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Walkway in Mattoon. Tickets are $15.00 in advance, and $20.00 at...

The annual Coles-Cumberland showdown is coming! Our winter blood drive with the American Red Cross will start at the Greenup Municipal Building, February 1st from 1:00-6:00, and then at the Mattoon Am...

Future Business Leaders of America is sponsoring trivia night, February 8th at Richland County High School. Teams can consist of up to eight people and the cost is $30 per team. Proceeds will help stu...

The Salvation Army's second annual job fair will be May 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If you're looking for work, this will be a great opportunity to meet with local employers. It's free and open t...

The Mattoon Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner and awards banquet will be held February 3rd at the Mattoon Golf and Country Club. Social hour starts at 5:00, formal buffet at 6:00, followed by the an...

The annual Omega Nu wine and beer tasting to benefit the Mattoon to Peoria St. Jude Run will be February 7th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Walkway in Mattoon. Tickets are $15.00 in advance, and $20.00 at...

Farm Credit Illinois is sponsoring $2,000 scholarships for high school seniors interest in careers in agriculture. In addition, they $400 community improvement grants for 4-H clubs and FFA chapters. D...

Tomorrow, Saturday, January 27th, The Kids Chess Club will meet at The Mattoon Public Library from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The event is an opportunity for kids from grades 2 through 8 to come and play aga...

(Atlanta, GA) -- This year's deadly flu season is unrelenting and showing no signs of slowing down. CDC health officials say this year's flu season is worse than the 2009 swine flu epidemic. The CDC's...

(Undated) -- Craig Morgan and his family will be featured on a new docuseries on UP-TV. "Morgan Family Strong" will premiere on March 1st. It will focus on life after the death of Craig Morgan's son, ...