Category Archives: Local News

The Kids Chess Club will meet at the Mattoon Public Library on December 16th from 10am to 11am. It is an opportunity for kids from grades 2 through 8 to come and play against other players of their ow...

(Washington, DC) -- Illinois Congressman Luis Gutierrez is reportedly not going to run for re-election. Multiple sources say the Democratic representative is expected to officially announce his decisi...

Pesotum - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 10 Commander, Captain Louis Kink, announces the results of a Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrol in Macon County on November 17, 2017. These NITE patrols...

PESOTUM - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 10 Commander, Captain Louis Kink, announces the results of Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (sTEP) in Macon County on November 15, 2017. These sTEPs a...

The Lake Land College Library will host the National Library of Medicine's most recent traveling exhibit, Pictures of Nursing: The Zwerdling Postcard Collection, throughout the month of January. The e...

Celebrate Downtown Mattoon: Christmas is this Friday. Events include the Light up the Night Parade, extended shopping hours, food, drinks, and over 60 costumed characters. It's 5:00-8:00 p.m. this Fri...

CHICAGO (Nov. 27, 2017) - Gov. Bruce Rauner took time Cyber Monday morning to tour the BopBiz Center on 79th Street and to recognize the forward-thinking approach of websites like TheBlackMall.com. &n...

Volunteers Gathered More Than 16,000 Signatures Erika Harold released the following statement after she officially filed her paperwork and petitions for the Republican nomination for Illinois Attorney...

Come celebrate everything Star Wars, December 7th from 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Mattoon Public Library. Lots of activities for kids of all ages, and a chance to win prizes, too.

Eastern Illinois Athletics will hold its Giving Blue Day on Tuesday, November 28th. This 24-hour fundraising event will help to support EIU's intercollegiate athletic teams. Donations made that day ca...