Category Archives: Local News

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 ...

SPRINGFIELD - Gov. Bruce Rauner is declaring Oct. 12, 2017, National Service Recognition Day. Almost 1,000 Illinoisans will pledge their continuing commitment to helping their communities at the 23rd ...

CHICAGO (Oct. 11, 2017) - Gov. Rauner today emphasized the role tourism plays in the economic health of Illinois communities at the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau annual meeting an...

SPRINGFIELD - The University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) and Lake Land College in Mattoon are partnering to make it easier for students to continue their college education after earning their associ...

The Kid's Chess Club will meet from 10:00-11:00 a.m. October 28th at the Mattoon Public Library. There is no charge to attend. You can find more information on the club and other happenings at mattoon...

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking for the public's help in developing a plan that will determine the best use of the state's rest areas. An online survey, accessible at...