Category Archives: Local News

A community prayer will be held at 7:00 tonight in the old Columbia School field (between Walnut and Oak Streets, near the High School) in Mattoon. All are encouraged to attend. The Patterson's will b...

According to the Mattoon YMCA, this afternoons After School Program and Girls on the Run program are cancelled at Riddle Elementary. Please call the Y if you have any questions.

UPDATE: 1:23PM: The Mattoon Community Unit School District has issued this statement of Facebook: Mattoon High School officials were made aware of an active student shooter at approximately 11:33 a.m....

UPS Hiring 95K Seasonal Workers (Atlanta, GA) -- UPS plans to hire 95-thousand seasonal employees as it prepares for the busy holiday shipping season that runs from November through January. The jobs ...

"Dark Arts and Other Wicked Ideas: Harry Potter, Banned Books and Intellectual Freedom" Presented by Michele McDaniel, reference librarian, and Ryan McDaniel, instructor of communication studies. (Thi...

This FREE rock painting session is open to all- beginners, intermediate and experienced painters of all ages and abilities. This FREE event is Thursday, September 21 from 5pm to 7pm and will be locate...

The annual book sale at the Mattoon Public Library is set for 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday in the Community Room on the library's lower level. Items in the sale come from donations received throu...

CHICAGO (Sept. 19, 2017) - Governor Bruce Rauner today signed HB303, bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming Illinois' asset forfeiture system. The reforms will increase transparency and shift burde...

No Damage From Earthquake Felt By Hoosiers (Undated) -- No damage has been reported after an earthquake was felt in southwestern Indiana. The U.S. Geological Survey shows there was a three-point-eight...

The Salvation Army of Mattoon will host a Rally Day Roundup Sunday, October 1st from 10:30 a.m. 'til noon. There will be food, games, a bounce house, and special guest, Sheriff Jimmy Rankin.