Category Archives: Local News

Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site to host Easter egg hunt and roll on April 4 SPRINGFIELD - Families are invited to celebrate a presidential tradition - the egg roll - and an Easter egg hunt at Li...

Emergency officials are asking residents in parts of Fayette County to evacuate as a precaution following a large anhydrous tank accident. The incident occurred on Mulberry Grove Road near Persimmon A...

The Illinois State Wild Turkey Federation is accepting applications for college scholarships. Applicants must be residents of the state who are enrolled in a public community college, four-year public...

The Storm Memorial Public Library in Windsor is looking for sponsors for the summer reading program. Sponsorship, which starts at just $40.00, helps fund activities, prizes, and hands-on learning oppo...

The Mobile Food Pantry returns to Windsor Grade School on Thursday, April 9, 2026. It's open to residents of Shelby and Moultrie Counties, but registration is required by Thursday, April 2, at noon. T...

Mattoon JFL is looking for volunteers. There are many ways to help out - coaching, serving on the board, helping at home games in concessions, working gates, and grilling. Get more info at apply today...

At the request of the City of Sullivan, the Illinois Department of Transportation has adjusted the speed limit on Route 32 at the south end of town. It is now a 45 mile-per-hour zone from Sweet Vail t...

Eastern Illinois Foodbank Announces "Foodmobile" Food Distribution in Coles County Sponsored by Earthrise Energy Coles County, IL - Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) is distributing food to local famili...

Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA) Scholarships Available The Embarras River Basin Agency, Inc. (ERBA), in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) through ...

Calling all local artists! There's still time to submit your art for our fifth annual Spring Art Show! Students, staff, faculty and community members of ALL ages are invited to submit their work for t...