Category Archives: Local News

Illinois Receiving Federal Grants To Improve Environment (Undated) -- Illinois is receiving ten-million dollars in federal funds in an effort to improve the environment. Senator Dick Durbin announced ...

Lawmaker Wants Seat Belts On School Buses (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois school kids could soon have to click-it on the bus as well. Skokie State Rep Lou Lang is pushing a plan to require three-point s...

State Fair Foundation To Raise Money Next Year (Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois State Fair's new foundation won't be able to erase the to-do list of projects at the fairgrounds in its first year. But...

The American Red Cross will offer a Zero to Hero disaster volunteer training in Charleston January 13 through 15th. There is no charge for the training session, but reservations are requested at 217-2...

Lake Land College is offering two-day introduction to concealed-carry classes at Accuracy Firearms in Effingham. Four weekend classes are available in January, February and March. Cost is $150. For sp...

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...

It's the 25th Anniversary of the Mattoon Lightworks Display in Peterson Park! And it is open every night between now and December 26, Monday. The hours are Sunday through Thursday from 5 to 9 PM and F...

New Years is right around the corner, and that means that it's time for the Neoga Booster Club's annual Frozen 5K run and walk. The cost is $20 now or $25 on race day. Awards will be given to the top ...

For those that have both brains and brawn, the Neoga National Honor Society has put together a 5K to help support their service projects and national dues. This 5K is going to be much different than w...

You can be the hero that the community deserves. When there is a disaster, the American Red Cross will need great volunteers to help those in need. If you wish to be a volunteer for the American Red C...