Category Archives: Local News

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 ...

EFFINGHAM - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the results of Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols in Effingham and Fayette Counties during September. ...

The Life Center of Cumberland County will host its annual dinner Tuesday (10/17) at 6:00 p.m. Choose from mostaccioli or chicken, along with seven-layer salad, potatoes, roll and pie. Board members wi...

Mattoon Police arrested seven juveniles on vandalism charges this week. Officials say four girls and one boy were arrested for allegedly egging vehicles in the vicinity of 23rd and Marion. In the othe...

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...

Harry Potter Night will be held at Eastern Illinois University's Booth Library and Tarble Arts Center on October 26th from 6 to 10 pm. This event will feature a trivia contest, costume contest, games,...

Effingham County FISH Human Services will have a cookout in the Sav-A-Lot parking lot this Saturday (10/14) from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. On the menu: Rib eye sandwiches, pork tenderloin, hamburgers, a...

(Chicago, IL) -- The Nationals and Cubs are headed to a deciding fifth game in the National League Division Series. The Nats shut out the Cubs 5-0 in Game Four at Wrigley Field to knot the best-of-fiv...

The Arcola Alumni Association will honor the 2017 Class of Arcola Distinguished Alumni during their annual banquet at Kaskaskia Country Club on Saturday, October 21st. Social hour will begin at 5:00, ...

(Irving, TX) -- The Boy Scouts of America will allow girls to join. The organization announced today that girls will soon be allowed to become Cub Scouts and a future separate program will allow then ...