Category Archives: Local News

A three motorcycle and car collision Monday afternoon, 8/7/17 in Fayette County, sends three to the hospital with minor injuries. According to Illinois State Police District 12, a 2008 Chevrolet Cobal...

As of 7:20am on Monday, August 7, 2017, the boil order in Greenup has been lifted. Village officials have called to confirm that the boil order is no longer needed.

Applications are now being accepted for Lake Land College Student Ambassadors. As an ambassador, students are selected to serve as official college representatives at events such as college fairs and ...

The Charleston Carnegie Public Library's monthly Lego My Library will be on Wednesday, August 16, at 4:00-5:15pm in Rotary Room A for grades K-8. Builders will have the opportunity to Show and Tell be...

The Lincoln Trial Chapter of Friends of the NRA will host their annual banquet August 17th at the Mattoon Eagles Club. It's the 25th anniversary of the organization, and this year's banquet will be th...

(Chicago, IL) -- Mayor Rahm Emanuel says Chicago will file a lawsuit tomorrow against the U.S. Justice Department. The lawsuit will challenge the government's plan to withhold grant money from so-call...

The Mattoon Farmers Market is every Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. through September 29th at Lytle Park. It's located on the old Bennett school property next to the 32nd Street entrance.

Shumway Freedom House Food and Clothing Pantry will celebrate its 5th year with "Freedom Fest". This event will take place on August 26th from noon to four. They'll have a free cookout, live music, ki...

The annual Illinois Run for the Fallen will return to the Charleston High School track August 19th from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pre-registration is preferred, but you can register that day. It's a free...

A dinner and silent auction to benefit One Stop Community Christmas will take place at the Salvation Army in Mattoon on Friday, August 18th from 5 to 7pm. Cost in advance is $10 dollars and $12 dollar...