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GARTH BROOKS WORLD TOUR With Trisha Yearwood Just added! Sunday, April 30th 7:30 PM All Shows On Sale Now! Friday, April 28th 7:00 PM Saturday, April 29th 7:30 PM University of Illinois State Farm Cen...

Lake Land College is offering two-day Introduction to Concealed Carry classes at Accuracy Firearms in Effingham on April 1 and 2 and May 5 and 6. All classes will meet from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Instructor...

According to a MPD press release, Mattoon police arrested Troy E. Fitzsimmons, age 41 of Mattoon, on Wednesday March 15th 2017 at 1:21 p.m. The arrest occurred at the MPD. Fitzsimmons was charged with...

The Mattoon Police Department will increase patrols for St. Patrick's Day. Officers will be focusing on drunk driving, distracted driving, and seat-belts tomorrow through Sunday. Remember, if you plan...

Three people were hospitalized after an accident at Route 316 and Loxa Road Tuesday. According to the Coles County Sheriff's office, a vehicle driven by Paul Helmuth, of Charleston pulled into the int...

Another Laker Visit Day is scheduled for March 31st. During this open house you'll meet with Lake Land College faculty, plus representatives from all departments will be there to provide information a...

The Effingham Public Library will have a one-day book sale this Saturday (3/18) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Every category will be available, from Christian to gardening, cooking to westerns, children...

The Windsor Class of 2018 will be hosting a Longaberger Binga Fundraiser on April 1st at the high school. Doors will open at 5:00 pm and the games start at 6:00pm. Tickets are on sale now for $10.00; ...

Quite a few items are up for bid this weekend at The Sullivan High School with the annual Sullivan FFA Alumni Fundraising Auction! The auction will happen Saturday night, March 18th, at the Sullivan H...

The Rauner Administration today released the below statement following the Senate Executive Committee voting down legislation to give Governor Rauner the authority to cut spending and balance the budg...