Category Archives: Local News

Senate Faces Noon Deadline On School Funding (Springfield, IL) -- Time is running out for Illinois senators to avoid another special session. Governor Rauner on Friday announced that if the Senate doe...

Bids are being taken for the annual Coles County delinquent property auction. There are seven properties in Mattoon, four in Charleston, two in Rardin, and one each in Oakland and Lerna. Bids are due ...

EIU baseball skills camp will be July 30th. The camp is open to 6 to 15-year-olds. Cost is $60.00. Register at eiupanthers.com.

The Home and Community Education of Shelby County will be serving breakfast, lunch and dinner during the Shelby County 4-H Fair Monday through Wednesday (7/24-26) at the fairgrounds. Breakfast starts ...

Jasper County has began this year's registration services. Registration information and forms are located on their school district website. For additional help you can go to the following schools on T...

A 17-year-old Greenup female has been reported missing according to the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office. Bridget Phillippi has been missing since Wednesday morning. She is believed to be in or arou...

(San Antonio, TX) -- Police are still searching for more human trafficking victims in San Antonio today. Police Chief William McManus says six men and women in their early 20s and 30s and two school-a...

(Baltimore, MD) -- President Trump has rejected an invitation to speak at the 108th annual NAACP convention in Baltimore this week. Interim President and CEO Derrick Johnson says it's Trump's loss. He...

The Charleston Carnegie Public Library will be hosting a journal-making event for teens ages 11-18 on Wednesday, July 26th from 4:00- 6:00 PM. Materials will be provided. This free program is open to ...

You can help ensure that students have the tools they need for the upcoming school year. ERBA of Edgar County is currently seeking donations to help with school supplies. Donations of book bags and su...