Category Archives: Local News

According to Kansas' water superintendent, a boil order has been issued from Front Street to Franklin Street and from Lafayette Street to Virginia Street. If you live in this area you are under a boil...

Day two of the special session in Springfield appears to be a mirror of day one. According to State Senator Dale Righter, House Speaker Michael Madigan adjourned his chamber after just seven minutes, ...

Pediatrician Rachel Barnhart, MD, understands the complex issues facing today's parents. She has joined the Sarah Bush Lincoln network of providers. The new practice is located in the Family Medical C...

Springfield, IL - An analysis by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) found schools across the state, especially in State Sen. Dale Righter's (R-Mattoon) 55th Senate District, fare better unde...

CHICAGO -- The State of Illinois has adopted a new Postsecondary and Career Expectations (PaCE) framework that outlines what students should know and actions they should take from middle school throug...

Madigan: Democrats Are Reviewing Latest Budget (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois now has nine days to come to terms on a budget. Democratic House Speaker Mike Madigan yesterday told reporters at the Capit...

Illinois Lawmakers Speed Through First Day Of Special Session (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois lawmakers are expected to take a bit more time at the statehouse today. It took the IllinoisHouse all of sev...

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) wants people to beware of rabid animals, including bats, as they become more active this time of year. To date, more than a dozen rabid ba...

The Coles County Sheriff's Posse Ride will be July 22nd from 8:00 to noon. All motorcycles and Jeeps are welcome. Entry fee is $20.00. Same day registration will be from 7:00-7:45 a.m. at Powersports ...

June 29th is sign-up day for ERBA Head Start in Mattoon. Stop by 100 Moultrie between 2:00-6:00 p.m. Head Start is a free preschool program designed to get kids ready for kindergarten. Meals, health s...