Category Archives: Local News

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...

Lake Land College's Adult Education will be offering free computer classes in three locations this month. Classes begin February 5th at the Kluthe Center in Effingham, and the following day at the Wor...

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...

Interstate 57 at Mile Marker 190 is now back open. The Southbound lanes had been shut down since about 6:45 this morning.

A murder-mystery to support Mattoon Area P.A.D.S will be held January 26th and 27th at the Mattoon Moose. Advance tickets are $25.00 and $35.00 at the door. Buy online at mattoonareapads.org, or call ...

Charleston Huddle and Coles Progressives are co-hosting a Democratic candidate forum for the Democratic challengers to U.S. Representative John Shimkus' Congressional Seat. This event will take place ...

A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect from 6 PM Monday to noon Tuesday. This applies to Knox, Stark, Peoria, Marshall, Woodford, Fulton, Tazewell, McLean, Schuyler, Mason, Logan, De Witt, Piatt, Champaig...

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Head Start has many openings in their centers that they are looking to fill right away. Head Start is a free preschool program for 3-5 years old in Clark, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, ...

The St. Louis Cardinals Caravan will return to the Lake Land College Field House January 14th. You'll have a chance to talk baseball with current players, alumni, and broadcasters. The first 400 kids ...