Category Archives: Local News

Illinois' prison commission is suggesting new laws and a new way of thinking to focus on rehabilitation and not simply locking people away. Governor Rauner's Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentenc...

This weekend The American Red Cross will be offering a Zero to Hero Disaster Volunteer Training. The training session will stretch over a course of 3 days January 13th through the 15th. While there is...

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...

Illinois State Police District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, today announced activity and enforcement figures for the month of December. Troopers in District 12, which includes Clark, Clay, Cra...

The annual wine and beer tasting hosted by Omegu Nu to benefit the Mattoon to Peoria St. Jude Run team will be held February 9th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Walkway in Mattoon. Tickets are $15.00 in ad...

Everyone knows that "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing," but the next lyric in Duke Ellington's classic song offers a remedy; "It don't mean a thing, all you got to do is sing!" Prepara...

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today the selection of Julee Nist to serve as the next Superintendent for the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD). Nist brings a wide range of...

Fifteen students pursuing higher education in agriculture will be able to reach their goals a bit easier this fall. The GROWMARK Foundation is announcing a new, $1,500 scholarship program for students...

Two presentations this weekend will inspire a love of history among people of all ages and explain how to volunteer at Springfield's historic sites. The first takes place Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Old...

The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory in effect for Piatt, Christian, Champaign, Moultrie, Douglas, Coles, Edgar, Shelby, Cumberland, Clark, Effingham, Jasper, and Crawford coun...