Category Archives: Local News

Springfield, IL - The State of Illinois today announced its intent to enter into a state master contract for Smart Street Lighting, following a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued in January 2017. The i...

If you're interested in volunteering with SACIS, training dates are set for January 26th and 27th, and February 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th. As a volunteer, you can choose to assist with elementary school ...

Effingham, IL - Illinois State Police District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, today announced activity and enforcement figures for the month of December. Troopers in District 12, which includes ...

Update on Structure Fire from the Mattoon Fire Department: The origin of the fire was determined to be inside the laundry room. The cause was accidental due to combustible items resting against the ga...

Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center has enacted temporary visitor restrictions due to the increased flu activity. The restrictions are as follows: -No more than two visitors at a time -No v...

The Strasburg Lions Club will have trivia night January 20th at the Stew-Stras High School gym. There will be 10 rounds of trivia to determine the winner and cash payouts for the top three teams. They...

Registration is open for the 2018 Crop Management Conference in Springfield. This regional conference will provide a forum for discussion and interaction between producers and University of Illinois r...

The all-you-can-eat cancer benefit breakfast returns to the Mattoon Eagles Club January 13th from 6:30-10:00 a.m. No membership is required to enjoy bacon, eggs, biscuits and gravy, sausage and pancak...

LifeSpan Center's VITA program will be offering IRS tax return service this year. VITA is designed to help you complete your basic tax returns at NO cost. They will begin scheduling appointments on Ja...

Pesotum - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 10 Commander, Captain Louis Kink, announces the results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrol (OREP) held in Vermilion County on December 27, 2017. Th...