Category Archives: Local News

In addition to fresh produce and baked goods, today's farmer's market in Strasburg will feature Sandwiches by Roger and a free craft event. The Happiness Rock Class is free and supplies will be provid...

Illinois Senate To Return Sunday For School Funding (Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois Senate is heading back to the Capitol to deal with Governor Rauner's changes to their school funding plan. Senate ...

Springfield, Illinois - On August 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will be visible across portions of Southern Illinois, and a partial eclipse will be visible across the entire state. Illinois State Po...

One man was killed in a four vehicle accident yesterday in Cumberland County. According to the Illinois State Police, a tractor-trailer driven by 24-year-old Cole Johnson, of Shelbyville failed to sto...

The EIU Police Department will be providing active shooter response training to faculty and staff in Buzzard Hall this morning from 8:30-11:30. Blank ammunition will be used to simulate gunfire during...

The Mattoon Farmer's Market is every Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. though September 29th at Lytle Park. It is located on the old Bennett school property next to the 32nd Street entrance.

The award-winning Farm Hands will perform at Wesley United Methodist Church in Charleston August 12th at 6:00 p.m. A free-will offering will be taken. Come early for the picnic on the lawn, featuring ...

Dart for the Heart, a 5K run and walk to benefit Zale Walk and his family, will be held August 26th starting at 7:00 a.m. at the original Burger King in Mattoon. Register by August 12th for $25.00 and...

(Chicago, IL) -- Both houses in the General Assembly are poised to take action next week on a school funding reform bill that Governor Rauner wants to change. Rauner is still waiting for the state boa...

(New York, NY) -- The NFL is finally getting full-time officials. The NFL Referees Association says the league plans to hire 24 full-time refs for the 2017 season. Full-time officials will be hired at...