Category Archives: Local News

Neoga Days returns to Jennings Park June 15th. The three-day festival will feature a carnival, parade, beer garden with live music by the Feudin' Hillbillies on Friday and Squealer on Saturday, one-mi...

A quarter auction to benefit Relay for Life of Coles County will be held June 15th at the Mattoon American Legion. Many items will be up for bid, including crafts, books, makeup, kitchenware, jewelry ...

The Body Electric "Life is a Work of Art" Arts and Health Festival, returns to the Cross County Mall in Mattoon this Saturday. The show features more than 500 art projects, created by area middle and ...

(Chicago, IL) -- An iconic American retail chain is facing more tough times. Sears and Kmart announced today they will close another 72 stores this year. That's on top of 180 locations already schedul...

EFFINGHAM -Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the ISP will conduct Roadside Safety Checks (RSCs) inFayette, Richland and Marion Counties during June. Th...

This Saturday, April 10th, the annual Philly's Living the Dream Ride returns! It all begins at Spanky's where registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the ride kicking off at noon. Cost is $10 a per...

CHICAGO - Governor Bruce Rauner today joined Hegewisch business and community leaders for a neighborhood tour and roundtable discussion on how to prevent jobs from moving to Indiana because of high pr...

Rod Blagojevich Won't Get A Rehearing (Chicago, IL) -- Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich won't get a re-hearing. The former governor was convicted in 2011 of misusing his powers. He was accused...

Lawmakers Call For Constitutional Convention In Illinois (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois lawmakers are calling for a constitutional convention to deal with issues such as the budget impasse. Representat...

The annual canoe and kayak race to benefit the Life Center of Cumberland County will be June 17th at Ryan Bridge, north of Greenup. Two-person teams are asked to raise at least $75.00 in pledges, and ...