Category Archives: Local News

The Mattoon area lost a very good friend, with the passing of Dr. Robert Luther Wednesday night. Dr. Luther was the longest serving president in Lake Land College history. In addition, he was a truste...

Due to the extreme dry conditions, a no burn policy is now in effect for all of Jasper County. According to Wade Fire Chief, Gary Lindemann, this includes fire pits, trash barrels, etc. The order will...

Urbana & Danville, Illinois - The Eastern Illinois Foodbank will host a Pop-Up Food Pantry serving eligible veterans and currently connected military service members on Tuesday, September 26 and T...

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...

Coles County Habitat for Humanity's annual Habitaste will be held September 28th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Unique Suites in Charleston. The evening will include fine wine, exotic beers and hors d-oeuvres...

Independence Pioneer Village in Oakland will host a 5K mud run on October 7th. Entry fee is $40, and it's open to runners from 10 to 65-years-old. They'll offer on-site camping, and food and drinks wi...

(Seoul) -- North Korea is conducting another missile test. South Korean media reports the missile was fired towards the east from the capital city of Pyongyang. This latest missile launch comes just d...

The ramp from Westbound Route 16 to Northbound Interstate 57 is now back open. Please continue to use caution in that area, however.  

Eastern Illinois University recently partnered with the University of Illinois and Southern Illinois University to recruit southern Illinois students at the inaugural Salute to Illinois Scholars colle...

The Lake Land College community fondly remembered former president Robert K. Luther following news of his passing on Sept. 13, 2017. Luther joined the Lake Land College community in 1988 as the fourth...