Category Archives: Local News

More Record Heat Probable (Lincoln, IL) -- Some more heat records could fall before the weekend is over. The National Weather Service yesterday said there's more record heat in the forecast for pretty...

Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Drew Peterson's Conviction (Springfield, IL) -- Drew Peterson isn't getting out of prison and he's not getting a new trial. The Illinois Supreme Court yesterday upheld P...

Raoul Launches AG Bid, Apologizes For Dismissing Opponent (Chicago, IL) -- Chicago Democrat Kwame Raoul is starting his bid for Illinois Attorney General with an apology. Raoul yesterday apologized fo...

Report: Most Illinois Cities Gain Jobs, Just Not Enough (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois' economy is still stuck in the mud. The latest report from the Illinois Department of Employment Security says mos...

The inaugural Miss Mattoon Pageant will be November 11th in the Lake Land College Theater. Little miss is open to 4-6 year olds; petite miss, ages 7-9; junior miss, 10-14, and Miss Mattoon contestants...

Sooeyfest is tomorrow in Neoga. They'll have free ham and beans from noon to 3:00, kid's activities, vendors, live music, smoke-off cooking contest, and beer tent, which will be open from noon to 7:00...

Reggie Phillips has confirmed that he will not be seeking a third term as state representative. Currently, Chris Miller, of Oakland, is the lone candidate for the seat.  

The second annual Emergency Services Charity Softball Tournament will be held this Saturday (9/23) at Forest Park in Shelbyville. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:45 a.m. In addition to the softball game...

Oil and chipping in Mattoon will begin Monday (9/25) at 7:00 a.m. Weather permitting, the project should take approximately one week to complete. The City asks that you refrain from parking vehicles o...

The Mattoon Public Library's annual fundraiser will be November 9th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. For a $25.00 donation, you'll enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres and can bid on silent auction items. Must be at leas...