Category Archives: Local News

The National Weather Service has issued this Hazardous Weather Outlook for our entire Illinois listening area .DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT... A strong storm system will bring isolated to scattered thu...

Lawsuit Filed Over Video Gaming Profits (Chicago, IL) -- Tavern owners are suing the state of Illinois over what their lawyer calls a state "mandated shakedown." The lawsuit, filed yesterday, says Ill...

The Mobile Vet Center will be at the Mattoon VFW Friday, April 7th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Veterans are encouraged to stop by and discuss available services and benefits. The Mobile Vet Center als...

Oakland, Kansas and Shiloh High Schools will be jointly Presenting their production of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka. Performances will be held at the Oakland High School gym on Friday April 28th and Satur...

The Salvation Army will host their annual Cinderella Closet on Saturday April 8th from 9 to 3. FREE formal dresses are available to any high school girl needing a dress for Prom. Cinderella's closet w...

In an attempt to end Illinois' longest-ever budget stalemate, Republican State Senators Kyle McCarter and Dan McConchie unveiled a multi-point 'Taxpayer Bargain' plan for a balanced state budget Tuesd...

Illinois State Police (ISP) announced the results of the special enforcement memorial operation dedicated to fallen ISP Trooper James Sauter, who was killed in the line of duty on March 28, 2013, when...

The Mattoon Arts Council's sixth annual Artworks, a daylong arts festival, will be on June 10, 2017, in the new Heritage Park at 17th Street and Broadway Avenue, and in the Mattoon Depot. Vendor appli...

The first meeting of Dog Obedience classes will be held April 11, 2017 at 6:30 PM at the Effingham Public Library, in the Luttrell meeting room. This will be an informational meeting only, do NOT brin...

The Life Center of Cumberland County will host breakfast with the Easter Bunny this Saturday from 7-10am. Pancakes and biscuits and gravy will be served, plus, they'll have a bake sale. Kids can have ...