Category Archives: Local News

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...

According to State Senator Dale Righter, both Senate President Cullerton and House Speaker Madigan adjourned their respective chambers' special sessions today without taking up any budget-related legi...

Governor Rauner To Veto 911 Bill (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner says he's telling lawmakers now that he plans to veto a 911 surcharge plan, so they have time to agree to a new one...

Don't be alarmed if you see police cars, fire engines and an Air Evac ambulance at the Salvation Army today. It's career week at their summer camp. They'll be there at 10:30 this morning, weather perm...

Dart for the Heart, a 5K run and walk to benefit Zale Walk and his family, will be held August 26th starting at 7:00 a.m. at the original Burger King in Mattoon. Register by August 12th for $25.00 and...

The second annual Oakland Freedom Celebration Triathlon Sprint is July 1st at Miller Park. Individual entry fee is 55-dollars, and 85 per team. It's the kickoff to the 4th of July celebration, which w...

The Charleston Masonic Lodge will host an open house this Saturday (6/24) from 1:00-4:00 p.m. to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Freemasonry. The event is open to the public. You can watch a video ...

The annual Golf Classic with The Mattoon Chamber of Commerce is scheduled this year for Friday, July 14th and to be played at Meadowview. The fee is $125.00 per participant and is an all-inclusive fee...

Support your local Cumberland County 4-Her's this Saturday, June 24th, as they host their annual BBQ at the Toledo Christian Church! Attendees have their option between a one-or-two meat dinner with c...

Moultrie-Douglas 4-H is holding a sewing workshop on July 8th from 9:00-11:30 a.m. at First Christian Church in Sullivan. The workshop is open to tailors of all ages. If you have a sewing machine and ...