Category Archives: Local News

The Coles-Cumberland Bar Association has established the Coles-Cumberland Bar Association Law School Scholarship Program. They are offering one or more scholarships that will be awarded annually, base...

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville are looking for qualified candidates to fill student vacancies for the 2017 summer recreation season. These positions are available in interpretive...

The Mattoon Arts Council's "stitches of seasons" quilt show be held on Saturday January 28th from 10 am. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, January 29th from Noon to 4 p.m. in the Lone Elm room of the Mattoon Trai...

The Miss Moultrie-Douglas County Pageant Committee will have a prom dress sale in the former Aeropostale Store at the Tuscola Outlet Mall January 27th from 5:00-9:00 p.m., January 28th from 10:00 a.m....

The Survivor Fitness Challenge returns to the Mattoon Area Family YMCA this month (1/22) Each week, you'll have a goal of a certain number of exercise, starting at 2 hours per week, and then gradually...

The Newton Elementary/Jasper County Junior High Band-Aides will be hosting a chili lunch, followed by the 3rd annual trivia fundraiser on Sunday, January 22nd. Cost is $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for k...

The Embarras Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation will be holding its annual banquet on Friday, March 10th, at the Charleston VFW. There will also be chances to win prizes. Ticket prices are...

An East Central Illinois School District will have a discussion about a potential cooperative for extra-curricular activities. Monday, the Casey-Westfield Board of Education will discuss a potential c...

According to WTHI online, If you enjoy sugared beverages and live in Illinois, you might be seeing an increase in some of your favorite sweetened drinks. Senator Toi Hutchinson filed a bill last week ...

The Lincoln Heritage Chapter of Pheasants Forever is holding another youth shoot at the Charleston Sportsmen's Club. This event is supervised and the kids can take part in skeet and trap shooting. Gun...