Category Archives: Local News

Entries are now being accepted for EIU's Awards for Excellence in Student Research and Creativity program. The program is open to all EIU students. Entries may be a written work, exhibit, art piece, m...

As New England wins their 5th Super Bowl title, an EIU alum wins his second Super Bowl ring. Pats backup quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo gets another Super Bowl ring after the Patriot's 34-28 overtime win...

Thank you, Cumberland County! The two-time defending champions put a big "46" on the board on the opening day of our winter blood drive! Not only did you beat the goal, but you also beat last year's t...

The Mattoon Arts council will be offering a pottery class. The pottery class will be held from 6 to 8p.m. Feb. 6-7,13 and 20 in Mattoon High School art room. Participants will learn to throw clay on t...

Are you a student in need of a summer job? The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are looking for qualified students to fill seasonal vacancies at Lake Shelbyville for the summer 2017 recreation season. Pos...

Its been a year since the opening of the Richard E. Workman Sports & Wellness Complex in Effingham and membership numbers are continuing to grow. General manager, Jake Junghanel tells the Effingha...

According to WCIA Online, in Urbana yesterday, Feb. 4th 2017, a house in the 500-block of McHenry street caught fire. The homeowners were home, but luckily were able to get out and call for immediate ...

Tickets are now on the sale for the Panther Club 2017 Spring Fling. The evening includes live and silent auction, food and live music. Proceeds help to fund scholarship expenses and operating costs fo...

The annual Souper Sunday lunch will be at the newly renovated Windsor Community Building this weekend. Chili, oyster stew and potato soup will be available, along with hamburgers, pork burgers and des...

The Casey-Westfield Band will host binga this Sunday (2/5) at Roosevelt Junior High. Lunch starts at 12:30 and games begin at 1:30. Cost is $10 per person. Hundreds of dollars in prizes will be given ...