Category Archives: Local News

Illinois' former governor is looking to the out-going president to get him out of prison. Lawyers for Rod Blagojevich filed an application for a presidential commutation late last week. Blagojevich is...

Add hairdressers to the list of people required to spot the signs of domestic abuse. A new law that takes effect in January requires hairdressers, barbers, cosmetologists, and nail techs to be trained...

This winter, and just in time to kick of 2017, The Lake Land College Men's Basketball Team and the Mattoon Family YMCA are holding a Little Laker Basketball Camp running January 8th through the 15th. ...

Former Governor Wants President Obama To End Sentence (Chicago, IL) -- Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is in prison because he tried to sell Barack Obama's old seat in the U.S. Senate. Now, B...

Rauner Budget Director Leaving (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois needs a new budget as of Sunday. Governor Bruce Rauner needs a new budget director as of last week. Rauner's office announced late last wee...

Pop Star George Michael Dies At Age 53 (Undated) -- George Michael's longtime manager says the singer died of heart failure. Speaking to "Billboard," Michael Lippman said the former Wham! star's death...

State Fair Coliseum Declared Too Dangerous For People (Springfield, IL) -- One of the most iconic buildings at the Illinois State Fair is too dangerous for public use. "The State Journal Register" is ...

If you don't have plans for New Year's Eve, you can come out to the Mattoon American Legion Post 88. They will be having a rib eye /shrimp dinner with wine, a comedy show with Trey the Drummer, and a ...

Our winter blood drive with the American Red Cross will be at the Mattoon American Legion December 27th from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Please stop by and give the gift of life, and GET a gift in return - a Red C...

Lake Land College Community Learning is offering a series of dance classes in Effingham in January. Four separate dance styles will be offered for beginners: Swing, Waltz, Foxtrot, and Rumba. Classes ...