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Free Chili Supper in Mattoon
Mattoon Middle School will host a free chili supper November 21st from 4:30-7:00 p.m. They'll also have vegetable soup, hot dogs, chips, homemade desserts and drinks. Again, there is no charge. All su...
Nov 15, 2017
Bell Ringing Today with the Salvation Army
Stop by today (Wednesday, November 15) at Mark's My Store in Mattoon and say hello! 101.3 WMCI, 92.1 the Axe and Victory 103.9 will be ringing the bell for the Salvation Army from 10am to 8pm. Don't f...
Nov 15, 2017
Accident Near Effingham Sends Two People to the Hospital
Two people were taken to the hospital following an accident near Effingham yesterday. According to the Illinois State Police, a car driven by Stephen Robbins, of Rantoul, and a tractor-trailer driven ...
Nov 15, 2017
Galactic Glow Bingo Next Weekend
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 ...
Nov 15, 2017
Mattoon Santa Chase Half Marathon and 5K
The Mattoon Santa Chase Half Marathon and 5K Run will be on November 18th at the Mattoon Train Depot at 12:55 pm. The 5K is $35.00 and the half is $55.00. Participants will also recieve a Dry-blend t-...
Nov 15, 2017
Illinois Department of Agriculture Veterans Program
The Illinois Department of Agriculture invites veterans or current active duty service members to participate in the Homegrown by Heroes program. This is ideal for veterans who are interested in a sec...
Nov 15, 2017
Embassy In Zimbabwe Warns Americans To Stay Indoors
(Harare) -- Americans in Zimbabwe are being urged by the U.S. Embassy to shelter in place as violence has erupted in the capital city of Harare. Explosions were heard and military vehicles are on the ...
Nov 14, 2017
Windsor Holiday Buzaar Saturday
This Saturday, November 18th, come out to Windsor High School for their annual Holiday Buzaar to benefit Post Prom 2018. The event is from 10:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. Direct sales and craft vendors w...
Nov 14, 2017
Gutierrez Filing Impeachment Articles
(Chicago, IL) -- Chicago congressman Luis Gutierrez is following through on a promise to introduce articles of impeachment against President Trump. Gutierrez is joining Tennessee Democrat Steve Cohen ...
Nov 14, 2017
Student Laureates to be honored November 11 by Lincoln Academy
Student Laureates to be honored November 11 by Lincoln Academy SPRINGFIELD - The top students representing Illinois' colleges and universities will be honored by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois...
Nov 14, 2017 Brock Michael Taylor of Mattoon, a student at Illinois Wesleyan University, was recognized as a Student Laureate by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois during the annual Student Laureate Convocation November 11 in Springfield. Pictured left to right are Lincoln Academy Chancellor Stephanie Pace Marshall, IWU academic representative William Jaeckle, Illinois First Lady Diana Rauner, Mr. Taylor, and Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner.
Photo courtesy The Lincoln Academy of Illinois.
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