Category Archives: Local News

The East Central Illinois Heart Walk was a huge success. The event, held at the West Building at Lake Land College, brought in hundreds of walkers, and raised more than $35,000. When the final tally c...

Sheriff Jimmy Rankin and the Coles County Sheriff's Department are sponsoring a Cinco de Mayo blood drive. The American Red Cross bus will be on the southwest corner of the Charleston square from 2:00...

A Watson man faces multiple charges after a single vehicle accident yesterday morning. According to the Illinois State Police, 25-year-old Brett Tabor disobeyed orders by an Effingham County Sheriff's...

The Committee for Concerned Tax Payers in Coles County will hold an informational meeting on May 2nd at 7:00 at the Burgess-Osborne Auditorium in Mattoon. The meeting is open to the public.

Registration for Sarah Bush Lincoln's Races for All Paces ends May 11th. There's a half marathon, 10K, 5K fun run and walk, one mile fun run and walk, toddler trot and diaper dash.

The annual Grove Township all-you-can-eat fish fry will be May 6th from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at the Community Center in Montrose. In addition to walleye, the menu will include popcorn shrimp, chicken strips...

The Y is currently looking for volunteers to help out with their annual fundraiser, May Merriment. This year's event will be at the Y which will require over 100 volunteers. If you would like to help ...

Attention Lake Land fans, you're invited to the annual academic awards gala. This year's gala will feature a silent and live auction, with all of the proceeds going towards the Lake Land College Athle...

Arcola High School will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year, and the school is looking for volunteers to help plan a celebration. An initial committee meeting will be held Tuesday, May 2nd at 6 ...

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning until 12:00P.M. (Central Day Time) for the following Illinois counties : Coles, Lawrence, Edgar, Moultrie, Clark, Richland, Cumberland, Clay, Do...