Category Archives: Local News

Hangzhou, China (Sept. 17, 2017) - Governor Bruce Rauner toured Wanxiang facilities in Hangzhou, China. The day started today with a memorandum of understanding signing which seeks to establish a Wanx...

Hangzhou, China (Sept. 17, 2017) - Governor Bruce Rauner had the good fortune to meet with the Party Secretary of Zhejiang University. The two discussed the successful University of Illinois and Zheji...

Jeremy Yost has ended his campaign to become the next state representative for the 110th District. The announcement came at a time when Yost is the subject of an order of protection petition that was ...

There will be a Fun of Wheels event on Wednesday, September 20th from 10:30 - 11:30 in the south end of the Charleston Carnegie Public Library parking lot. Please bring your scooters, bikes, trikes, s...

The Lake Land College Community Choir will begin its 20th season this fall with rehearsals starting on September 26th. All singers age 18 and older are welcome. No audition is required. Rehearsals are...

Movie Trivia Night to benefit the Walk to End Alzheimer's will be at Green Mill Village in Arcola September 20th at 7:00 p.m. Entry fee is $10.00 per person, and teams can consist of up to five people...

The 3rd Annual Chris Byford Memorial Golf Outing is September 23, this Saturday, at Meadowview Golf Course. Tee time is 8 a.m. and it's sponsored by the Neoga Grace United Methodist Church. Teams of 4...

The fall Girls on the Run 5k will be on November 11th at the Mattoon Area Family YMCA. Now through November 10th, registration is only $25 but it'll be $30 on race day. For registration information cl...

A benefit for Jennifer Oakley will be held on October 21st at the Village Event Center in Greenup from 3 to 10 pm. There will be a lot of food, music, a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction.

The Mattoon Athletic Booster Club will be holding a fundraiser at Don Sol Mexican Grill in Mattoon on Wednesday, September 20th from 11am to 9pm. 10% of total days sales will be donated to the Booster...