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Gov. Rauner honors locals who worked to improve public safety laws
PONTIAC (Oct. 23, 2017) - Gov. Bruce Rauner joined state Rep. Thomas Bennett at an event today recognizing Pontiac Chief of Police and U.S. Army veteran James B. Woolford and Kent McCanless, director ...
Oct 24, 2017
Bruce Rauner Launches Reelection Bid
Bruce Rauner Launches Reelection Bid (Chicago, IL) -- Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is sticking with what got him elected the first time, a motorcycle and a promise of change. The governor announced ...
Oct 24, 2017
State Police Want Witnesses In Southern Illinois Officer-Involved Shooting
State Police Want Witnesses In Southern Illinois Officer-Involved Shooting (Carbondale, IL) -- The Illinois State Police are asking folks in southern Illinois to help them find witnesses to an officer...
Oct 24, 2017
Fall Brunch Coming to St. Mary's Parish Hall Next Month
The annual Green Creek Fall Brunch will be at St. Mary's Parish Hall in Effingham November 12th. Serving will be from 7:00 a.m. to noon. In addition to the meal, they'll have a bake sale, basket and q...
Oct 24, 2017
Fall Leaf Collection for Mattoon has Begun
Leaf collection in Mattoon has begun and will conclude on December 15th. Leaves must be in 30-gallon paper yard waste bags. No Plastic Bags. Bags must be placed within ten feet of the curb of a public...
Oct 24, 2017
Our Town Community Update Breakfast Next Week
Business owners, employees and community residents are invited to attend the "Our Town" Community Update Breakfast on Thursday, November 2nd from 7:30 to 9:15 a.m. The breakfast, hosted by the Charles...
Oct 24, 2017
Boil Order for the Village of Greenup (As of 9:45 p.m. 10/23)
According to Michael Ryder, Superintendent of Utilities with The Village of Greenup, a Boil Order has been issued for the entire Village of Greenup until further notice due to a break in the main wate...
Oct 23, 2017
Former IHSA Executive Director Passes Away
H. David Fry, former executive director of the IHSA died this morning. Fry, who grew up in Conrad, Montana, where he was a three-sport athlete while also participating in band, orchestra, and chorus, ...
Oct 23, 2017
Branson Named New Chief of Police at Lake Land
A familiar face in law enforcement in Mattoon will be moving down the street. The Lake Land College Board of Trustees voted today to appoint current Mattoon Police Chief Jeff Branson as the new chief ...
Oct 23, 2017
Memory Loss Discussion & What You Need to Know
The Mattoon Public Library will host "Memory Loss: What You Need to Know," November 7th starting at 7:00 p.m. Discussion will include the difference between "normal" aging and memory loss due to Alzhe...
Oct 23, 2017
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