Category Archives: Local News

Are you prepared for when a disaster strikes? If you answered no, or you're not certain, then you should take advantage of the following opportunity. The American Red Cross will be offering a Zero to ...

Our winter blood drive was a success! Our goal was 26 units of blood and we almost doubled that! Nearly 150 patient's lives can now be saved because of your generous donation. Thank you, and thanks to...

Around 200 new laws took effect with the new year in Illinois. Laws now on the books include rules that state leaders say will help domestic abuse victims and laws that will make it easier for juvenil...

According to WANDTV online, at about 5:43 pm Saturday 12/31/16 a plane crashed in Southern Illinois with no survivors. The crash happened in rural Johnson County, only just north of the Massac County ...

The American Red Cross is offering a Zero to Hero disaster volunteer training starting Friday, January 12th through Sunday, January 15th. There is no charge for the training session, but reservations ...

A Douglas County business is expanding - creating jobs, but also creating a few concerns. Locals who live around the cleaning supplies company tell WCIA-TV they're worried about potential drops in pro...

A Wabash Valley teen is getting world wide recognition for her holiday cheer. On Christmas Eve, 16-year-old Abby Meehan used her paycheck to make sure a local family would have presents for Christmas....

If disaster were to strike, would you know what to do? If you're not 100% certain, then you should take advantage of the following opportunity. The American Red Cross will be offering a Zero to Hero d...

It's New Year's Eve, which means it's time for the Neoga Booster Club's annual Frozen 5K run and walk. The cost is $25 to participate, and awards will be given to the top three runners in each age gro...

The Little Laker Basketball Camp, held by the Lake Land College Men's Basketball Team and the Mattoon YMCA, is January 8th and 15th from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Y. This event is open to boys and girls ...