Category Archives: Local News
Head Start Openings
Head Start still has openings in many of their centers that are looking to fill right away. Head Start is a free preschool program for children 3-5 years old in Clark, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Dou...
Jan 21, 2018
Coles County Sheriff's Department Arrest Three for Burglary
According to a press release from the Coles County Sheriff's Department, on Friday, January 19th, the Coles County Sheriff's Department arrested Christy Brady, Dale Jenkins Jr., and Roy Jenkins. The t...
Jan 21, 2018 Daniel / CC
IAA Foundation Scholarships
Applications for through the Illinois Farm Bureau are due by February 1st. Just under $145,000 will be awarded, with scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $7,500 per year. A full listing of available sc...
Jan 21, 2018
Mattoon Chamber of Commerce's Third Annual Winter Swing
The Mattoon Chamber of Commerce's Third Annual Winter Swing will be February 10th. This miniature golf challenge will take you to different locations throughout the city for a chance to win prizes. Lo...
Jan 21, 2018
Night of Champions
Former Cardinals pitcher and current broadcaster Ricky Horton will be the speaker at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes "Night of Champions" in Effingham. The event will take place on February 7th a...
Jan 21, 2018 Pat / CC
Douglas-Hart St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt
Douglas-Hart Nature Center will have a scavenger hunt on St. Patrick's Day. Apparently, a leprechaun was spotted in the woods, and he's leaving treasures behind. Come by between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p....
Jan 21, 2018
Mattoon Public Library Presentation on Religions
A presentation on religions of the world will be held today (1/21) starting at 2:00 p.m. at the Mattoon Public Library. Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Hindu and Islam will be explored. Light refresh...
Jan 21, 2018
ERBA Point in Time Survey
On January 25th, ERBA (Embarras River Basin Agency) will conduct The Point in Time Survey, which will plays a critical role in the task to end homelessness in Clark, Coles, Crawford, Douglas, Edgar an...
Jan 20, 2018
Charleston Kiwanis Club Trivia Night
The Charleston Kiwanis Club will be hosting trivia night January 26th at the Charleston Moose Lodge. Cost is $10 per person. The winning team will take home $100. In addition, they'll have prizes, a 5...
Jan 20, 2018
First Day of Government Shutdown
The federal government is shut down today despite a flurry of last-minute negotiations on the Senate floor. Some lawmakers are worried about leaving government workers in the lurch. South Carolina Rep...
Jan 20, 2018
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