Category Archives: Local News

Denise Titus has been named the new principal of Mark Twain Elementary School in Charleston. Titus will leave her post as assistant principal at Mattoon's Williams Elementary School. The board of educ...

Southern Illinois' Congressman Wants Marion VA Reviewed (Marion, IL) -- Southern Illinois Congressman Mike Bost is asking for review at the VA Clinic in Marion to see if veterans are getting the care ...

I-DOT Has Eclipse Safe Driving Tips (Springfield, IL) -- Don't drive while wearing your eclipse glasses. That's the first tip from the Illinois Department of Transportation about how to be safe during...

Senate Democrats: Rauner School Changes Could Cost $220 Million (Springfield, IL) -- Democrats in the Illinois Senate say Governor Bruce Rauner's changes to their school plan could cost the state 220 ...

Congratulations to Jake Uphoff on winning the 4-H Master Showmanship competition last night at the Coles County Fair. The victory also earned Jake a $400 scholarship and the right to represent the cou...

The Coles County Veteran's Support Coalition would like to thank you for your service in a very special way! It's the Grand Slam Getaway to Chicago, where you'll see the arch rival Cubs take on the Ca...

A 14-year-old bicyclist was killed in an accident Tuesday night in Piatt County. According to the Illinois State Police, the La Place boy was traveling north in the southbound lane of Route 32 when he...

The annual Jordan Giertz Memorial Golf Outing will be August 5th at Fox Prairie Golf Course of Windsor. $70 covers 18-holes of golf, cart, snacks, t-shirt and a chance to win prizes. Hole sponsorship ...

The biggest biker event of summer returns August 12th. The 14th annual Camp New Hope Motorcycle Run. Entry fee is $10.00. Sign up will be from 10 to noon at Camp New Hope. The last stop will be the Ma...

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...