Category Archives: Local News

The Lake Land College Alumni organization is accepting nominations for the 2017 inductees who will join the select group of 83 members in the Distinguished Alumni Society. To submit a nomination, visi...

(Washington, DC) -- Deputy White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders will be the new press secretary when Sean Spicer exits at the end of August. The announcement was made by new White House ...

Saturday July 22, 2017 Run for the Bagel 530-6:00 A.M.registration with 6:30 A.M. start time Free Bagel Breakfast 8-10 A.M at the Demar's Center in Peterson Park Dragonflies perform in the Rotary Band...

UPDATED: Spicer Will Stick Around Through August (Washington, DC) -- White House spokesman Sean Spicer is confirming his resignation and says he will remain on the job through August. Spicer tweeted t...

A veteran's town hall meeting will be held at Mattoon American Legion Post 88 on Friday, July 28th from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Veteran's Affairs Illiana Health Care System's director and staff will discuss a ...

CHICAGO (July 21, 2017) - Today, Governor Bruce Rauner announced he has appointed Susan Morrison to the Illinois State Board of Education. Morrison's experience in education administration will bring ...

SPRINGFIELD (July 21, 2017) - Governor Bruce Rauner today announced that the State will waive penalties and interest for taxpayers who cannot file or pay on time as a result of the July 2017 floods. T...

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...

One person was critically injured in a collision between a train and tractor pulling a fertilizer sprayer near Dalton City last night. The Moultrie County Sheriff's office says the driver of the tract...

Jeremy Yost announced his intention to run for state representative in the 110th district yesterday. The Charleston native is CEO of Yost Enterprises and Yost Management. Incumbent Reggie Phillips sai...