Category Archives: Local News

World-renowned human genetics educator Sam Rhine will host a Genetics Update Conference at Lake Land College, Thursday, December 7th from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Luther Student Center Theater. The...

SCAN, the Strasburg Community Action Network, invites you to the Holiday stroll through Strasburg, Saturday, December 9th from 2 to 6 p.m. After the stroll, a soup supper will be served for a free-wil...

The 2017 Parade of Lights, hosted by the Martinsville Fire Ladies Auxiliary, will be on December 9th at 6:00 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to come out and celebrate as part of the Hometown Hol...

High School Football Class 1A Final: Tuscola 21, Athens 14 Class 2A Final: Moroa-Forsyth 25, Shelbyville 14   College Football FINAL: Ohio State 52, Illinois 14 FINAL: Austin-Peay 28, Eastern Ill...

Leaf collection in Mattoon continues until Friday, December 15th. Leaves must be placed in 30-gallon paper yard waste bags. No plastic bags. Bags must be placed within 10 feet of the curb of a public ...

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for these counties: Illinois Counties: Coles, Cumberland, Clay, Clark, Crawford, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Richland, Jasper, Lawrence Indiana Counties: Parke,...

Moultrie County Rural boil order that was put into place on November 16, 2017 has been lifted on November 18, 2017.

Visit a winter wonderland filled with beautifully decorated 4-foot and 7-foot trees, wreaths, centerpieces and specialty items, perfect for your home and gift giving. Items will be sold as cash and ca...

Galactic Glow Bingo comes to the Mattoon Eagles Club November 25th. Proceeds benefit the Mattoon Fire Department's Operation Sleighride. Tickets are $20.00 in advance, and you can buy at Fire Station ...

Today head on over to the Windsor High School for the annual Windsor Holiday Bazaar. The event starts at 10:00 A.M. and will go until 3:00 P.M. Craft and direct sales vendors will be present, plus the...