Category Archives: Local News

The next Laker Visit Day at Lake Land College will be Thursday, June 22nd in the Luther Student Center. The event is for potential students who are interested in learning more about Lake Land College....

The Cooks Mills Volunteer Fire Department's annual pork chop supper will be June 24th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Get a half-pound chop with potato salad, baked beans, dessert and drink for just $7.00. They'l...

Art Spaces of Terre Haute is one of the recommended organizations to receive a grant of $75,000 for the "Turn to the River" project, a multi-year project to reconnect downtown Terre Haute with the Wab...

The Coles County Sheriff's Office will be conducting physical testing for corrections on July 7th at 9:00 a.m. at Lantz Arena. Application must be turned in to the Coles County Sheriff's Office before...

The 2nd Annual Mini Golf in the Stacks will kick-off on June 29th from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Holes will be designed and set up by the fellow players and you can vote for your favorite hole! The winning...

The 4th annual Cruisin' Through Cumberland County Historical Tour will be June 24th. Sign-up starts 10:30 a.m. at the Historical Building in Greenup and the ride will take off at noon. Cost is $15.00 ...

The Charleston Carnegie Public Library's Make and Take will be held on Saturday, June 24th, from 10:30am-4:00pm, or while supplies last. Kids under eight, please bring a grownup. A library card is not...

The Tri-County Athletics Golf Scramble will be played at Norton Knolls Golf Course in Oakland July 22nd. It's a four-person, best ball tournament, with entry fee of $240 per team. Lunch will be served...

The National weather service has issued a thunder storm watch for these counties in are viewing area: In Illinois Coles, Cumberland, Effingham, Moultrie, Christian, Fayette, Shelby In Indiana includes...

State Senator Righter will have a free senior fair happening this Wednesday June 21st at the LifeSpan Center. Screenings will be available between 9:00-11:00 a.m., refreshments will be provided, and y...