Category Archives: Local News

The Mattoon VFW and Friends of Lake Mattoon invite you to the Memorial Day Celebration at Lake Mattoon Beach. This event will begin with the VFW dropping the Memorial Day wreath at approximately 11:30...

The Arcola VFW and American Legion will host a Memorial Day Service at the Arcola Cemetery starting at 10:00 a.m. The service will be held at the Arcola Community Center.

The annual Mattoon Exchange Club's Youth Scholarship Golf Tournament is coming up on Friday, June 3rd. There will be flights for men, women, and youth. Adult entry fee is $50 and students golf for fre...

A Truck-Tractor Semi-Trailer was overturned in Coles County at 1000 North, Intersection of I-57 Northbound Ramp, early Saturday afternoon. The accident caused partial lane blockage. Illinois State Pol...

The Windsor/Stew-Stras softball team has advanced to the Elite Eight. They'll take on Hardin-Calhoun tomorrow (Monday) at 11:00 a.m. in Springfield, Illinois. The game will be broadcasted on WMCI, you...

The Effingham County Humane Society is accepting gently used items for their giant garage sale, which will be held June 2nd through June 4th. Donations can be dropped off from 11:30-4:30 Monday, Wedne...

The Clark County Health Department is sponsoring summer meals for kids 18 and under. Breakfast will be served in the basement of the Martinsville Community Building from 9-11 AM, starting on May 30th....

The Old Crows, Young Cardinals Band will perform at the Cumberland Sportsman's Club Saturday, June 3rd. The show starts at 8:00 p.m., and admission is $5.00. Pulled pork sandwiches will also be availa...

Nominations for Coles County Farmer of the Year are now being accepted. The winner of the award will be announced on July 3rd as part of Red, White and Blue Days. Applications are available at the Cha...

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...