Category Archives: Local News

Illinois Attorney General Pushes Student Loan Bill Of Rights (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois' attorney general is using back to school as her chance to pitch a new Student Loan Bill of Rights. Lisa Madi...

Illinois Leaders Agree On School Funding Deal (Springfield, IL) -- It looks like Illinois' top lawmakers are finally on the same page when it comes to paying for the state's schools. Governor Rauner a...

Lincolnland Binga comes to the Mattoon American Legion September 19th. In addition to Longaberger baskets and other specialty items, they'll also have a silent auction, and dinner and drinks will be a...

The Mattoon Athletic Booster Club's annual pork chop dinner will be Friday, September 1st prior to the Green Wave football team's home opener against Mascoutah. Get a grilled chop with two side dishes...

Ashmore Ag Days continues today: events include a pancake and sausage breakfast, free kids carnival, pedal pull, bags tournament, John Deere Gator and gun raffles and magic show. On Sunday, the commun...

(Chicago, IL) -- Governor Rauner is speaking his own mind after firing his communications staff over their response to a controversial editorial cartoon that made him look bad. The cartoon from the Il...

(Chicago, IL) -- Legislative leaders in Springfield have reportedly reached agreement on a school funding reform bill. The compromise would eliminate the need for a House override vote of Governor Rau...

USS McCain Sailor ID (Undated) -- The Navy is identifying the sailor killed in the collision between the USS John S. McCain and an oil tanker. Electronic Technician Kenneth Aaron Smith of New Jersey i...

CHICAGO (Aug. 24, 2017) - Governor Bruce Rauner today signed a series of criminal justice bills. The six bills emphasize his commitment to reforming Illinois' criminal justice system and providing off...

Taste of Something Special returns to the WalkWay in Mattoon October 5th from 5pm to 8pm. This wine tasting event and silent auction benefits East Central/Area 9 Special Olympics. Reserve tickets at 2...