Category Archives: Local News

Farmers in Coles, Cumberland and Jasper Counties can apply for the Emergency Conservation Program to address damage from excessive rainfall and flooding, from July 1st to July 31st. Call or stop by yo...

The First Christian Church of Mattoon is selling smoked baby back ribs tomorrow, July 20th, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., or while supplies last. Proceeds benefit Coles County Habitat for Humanity. It's...

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 10 Commander, Captain Louis Kink, announces the results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrol in Champaign County on June 24, 2017. These ACE patrols ...

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 10 Commander, Captain Louis Kink, announces the results of a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) held in Macon County from late night of June 23, 2017 to the early morning...

This year's Bagelfest royalty was crowned last night at Williams Elementary School. Miss Bagelfest is Brooklyn Chaney; Junior Miss is Laney Wright; Lillian Thompson won the Little Miss competition. Co...

The recently passed Illinois state budget means Lake Land College students who qualified for financial aid from the state will receive it for the 2017-2018 school year. This form of financial aid is c...

The Marshall City Band will perform on the Clark County Courthouse lawn this Friday (7/21) at 8:00 p.m. There is no charge to attend, but they do suggest you bring lawn chairs or a blanket. Ice cream ...

Stew-Stras school registration will be July 31st and August 1st from 1:00-7:00 p.m. in the junior high gym. Tell the kids to dress accordingly as pictures will be taken at this time. For details, visi...

Friends of the General Dacey Trail will host a fundraiser this Saturday (7/22) at the Shelbyville Event Center. The evening will include live music and barbeque. Doors open at 6:00. Tickets are $25 ea...

The Hutsonville Historical Society will have a pie and ice cream social this Saturday at the Hutson Cabins. The sweet treats will be served at 6:00, and will be followed by a performance by the Angela...