Category Archives: Local News
Douglas County Animal Shelter Needs Supplies
The Douglas County Animal Shelter's angel tree for orphaned dogs and cats is in need of paper towels, cleaning supplies, cat food, litter, leashes, collars, treats and toys. Items can be dropped off a...
Dec 15, 2017
New Laws for Illinois that take effect January 1, 2018
Laws taking effect January 1, 2018 1. Bail Reform Act of 2017 and State RICO Extension (SB 2034/PA 100-0001): Grants a right to counsel at bail hearings, provides for mandatory bail re-hearings on non...
Dec 15, 2017
Governor hears from farmers on agricultural advances, community needs
CARMI (Dec. 14, 2017) - Gov. Bruce Rauner met today with farmers at a southern Illinois roundtable to learn more about efforts to thwart nutrient loss and advanced agriculture production and managemen...
Dec 15, 2017
Gov. Rauner visits small manufacturers in Fairfield, Ridgway; notes reform goals
FAIRFIELD (Dec. 14, 2017) - Gov. Bruce Rauner stopped by two southern Illinois manufacturing facilities today, noting the singular achievements of an oil spill equipment maker in Fairfield and a group...
Dec 15, 2017
Master Gardener Training in Effingham
University of Illinois Extension will be offering Master Gardener training in the Effingham office, beginning January 23, 2018. Individuals wishing to be trained as a Master Gardener become horticultu...
Dec 15, 2017
Mattoon Fire and Police Ringing Bells for the Salvation Army
Today (12/15), the Mattoon Fire and Police Departments will be having a Salvation Army bell-ringing competition at the Mattoon Walmart from 10am-4pm. Please come out and support your favorite team. Al...
Dec 15, 2017
Cardinals Caravan Returning to Lake Land College
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 (...
Dec 15, 2017
Madigan Challenges Net Neutrality Change
(Chicago, IL) -- Illinois Attorney Lisa Madigan is joining her colleagues from across the country to challenge the FCC's decision to eliminate net neutrality rules. Madigan's spokeswoman Annie Thompso...
Dec 14, 2017
Douglas-Hart Nature Center Winter Fest
Tomorrow, Friday, December 15th, Douglas-Hart Nature Center in Mattoon welcomes the family to a winter fest from 4:00-7:00 p.m. The evening will be full of fun activities including: a winter wonderlan...
Dec 14, 2017
ISP Seeking Additional Information on 2010 Missing Person Case
Woodstock, Illinois - The Illinois State Police (ISP) and Woodstock Police Department (WPD) are seeking additional information related to the 2010 disappearance of Benedetta "Beth" Bentley. On May 23,...
Dec 14, 2017
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