Category Archives: Local News

The Dieterich FFA greenhouse will be open April 19th. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the 19th through 21st. After opening week, hours will be 8:00 to 3:00 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,...

The second annual Taste of Cumberland County will be held on April 20th from 5:30-7:30 at the Toledo American Legion. Area restaurants will be offering samples, and vendors will be on hand with cash a...

The Mattoon Middle School band's annual spaghetti supper will be April 29th. They'll have lunch, from noon to 1:30, and supper from 5:00-6:30. There will also be a silent auction and performances by t...

SACIS is going to present the first Mark Shaklee Men for Change Award in recognition of guys who share the vision of ending violence against women and all gender-based violence. Two men, one community...

Tickets are officially gone for "It's a Girl Thing" at Unique Suites in Charleston on April 26th. if you reserved your ticket, expect food, fun, drinks from Ronchetti Distributing, prizes, and a fashi...

Illinois lawmakers are discussing legislation that would allow the state to cover abortions for state employees and residents on Medicaid. WAND-TV reports Governor Bruce Rauner is against it. The gove...

Individuals may soon be able to spread loved one's cremated remains at Illinois state parks. WEIU-TV reports the bill has passed the Public Health Committee, and is heading to the Senate for debate. U...

The Charleston Carnegie Public Library will have a make-and-take craft day, today from 10:30-4:00, or while supplies last. It's a free family program. No Library card needed.

There'll be a lot of egg hunting in Stew-Stras this weekend. Each community will have Easter egg hunts today, starting with the Stewardson Lions Club's event at the village park at 9:00 a.m. It's open...

Shelby County electronic recycling day will be held today from 8-11 am. A $10.00 donation is asked for all TVs, computer monitors and larger items. The proceeds will go to the Shelby County Rescue Squ...