Category Archives: Local News

One suffers minor injuries after a personal injury crash occurred the afternoon of Wednesday, June 28th just 1 mile south of Effingham where I-57 & I-70 separate. According to Illinois State Polic...

The Illinois House held a Committee of the Whole session Tuesday dealing with a possible Illinois Department of Transportation shutdown if a budget is not agreed upon this week. This morning, the Hous...

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois has been recognized as the top state in the country for road safety, according to The State of Safety report released by the National Safety Council. The report uses a grading s...

The fall Girls on the Run 5k will be November 11th at the Mattoon Area Family YMCA. Registration is $25 through November 10th and $30 on race day. For registration information click here.

Tickets are on sale now for the Normal CornBelter's Legends Game, Saturday July 29th. The all-star lineup includes former major leaguers Jose Canseco, Jason Isringhausen, Brian Jordan, Rick Ankiel, Le...

Registration is underway for the Mattoon YMCA's late summer and fall soccer league. It's open to 4 to 14-year-old boys and girls. All games will be played on Saturdays, August 21st through October 21s...

The Mattoon Chamber of Commerce's annual golf classic will be July 14th at Meadowview. The all-inclusive entry fee is $125. Reserve your spot at 235-5661 or go to mattoonchamber.com.

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...

Bagelfest is looking for volunteers. Middle school and high school kids, businesses or service groups, all are welcome. Whether its serving bagels, ushering at concerts, or working at the souvenir boo...

The Charleston Carnegie Public Library's 2nd annual Mini Golf in the Stacks event will be held this Thursday, June 29th, from 12-7 p.m. at the Library! Holes will be designed and set up by your fellow...