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Governor Celebrates Moms and Babies Program Ten Year Anniversary
DECATUR - Governor Bruce Rauner today joined Illinois Department of Corrections Assistant Director Gladyse Taylor to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Moms and Babies program at the Decatur Corr...
Apr 28, 2017
EIU Board of Trustees Meet Today
The EIU Board of Trustees will decide the fate of four majors today. They'll vote on undergraduate programs in African Studies, Adult and Community Education, Philosophy, and Career and Technical Educ...
Apr 28, 2017
Rauner Administration Urges Schools, Universities and Colleges to Prevent Discrimination and Bigotry in Education
CHICAGO - Governor Bruce Rauner today released an open letter to school districts and higher learning institutions on opportunities to address acts of discrimination and bigotry in academic environmen...
Apr 28, 2017
Second Victim Identified
The second victim in last weekend's shooting incident in Charleston has been identified. Charleston Police say 20-year-old Akeem Williams, of Romeoville, sustained minor injuries after being struck in...
Apr 28, 2017
Prolonged Period of Heavy Rainfall Expected this Weekend
A flash flood watch is in effect through Monday morning. Portions of central Illinois, east central Illinois, and southeast Illinois will likely be impacted. In addition, a flood warning will be in ef...
Apr 28, 2017
ERBA Scholarships Available
ERBA is offering scholarships are available for income-eligible individuals who want to attend college this fall. A limited number of $500 scholarships will be awarded in Clark, Coles, Crawford, Cumbe...
Apr 28, 2017 Tax Credits / CC
Mattoon Cleanup Day
Mattoon city-wide cleanup day will be May 20th from 8:00-11:00 a.m. Trash bins will be available at the yard waste facility at Shelby and Logan. Proof of Mattoon residence will be required. Load size ...
Apr 28, 2017
Comedy Night at the Mattoon Depot Tomorrow
The Mattoon Arts Council will present "Comedy Night with Zoo Improv," this Saturday (4/29) at 7:00 p.m. in the Lone Elm Room at the depot. Advance tickets are $10.00 each. Reserve yours at 217-258-628...
Apr 28, 2017
Mattoon YMCA Healthy Kids Day This Weekend
Keep the kids active this Saturday, April 29th with the Mattoon YMCA's Healthy Kids Day! The days activities will run from 9 a.m through noon and includes fitness classes, dodge ball, inflatables, and...
Apr 27, 2017
Laker Fans Invited to the Laker Academic Awards Gala
On Sunday, May 7, the Lake Land College Athlete Leadership Council will host the second annual Laker Academic Awards Gala in the Field House. "We invite the Lake Land College community to join us for ...
Apr 27, 2017
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