Category Archives: Local News

Discussion between Governor Bruce Rauner and Illinois' legislative leaders regarding a new budget for the state could go into the weekend, even though legislators have concluded their fall veto sessio...

If you've ever wanted to start eating healthy but it seems like all of the healthy food is beyond the budget, you should check out the "Nurtition on a Budget." Every 4th Wednesday of each month the Ma...

Sunday, December 4th, Gym Bobs in Bible Grove will be hosting the Gym Bobs Jamboree Christmas Show. Doors open at noon and the show begins at 1pm. This Branson style music show will feature the best i...

Indiana State University Police spent Friday investigating a bomb threat. University police say a note found was found in ISU's science building at approximately 11:25 a.m. Friday. The note stated tha...

Kids get the opportunity to mail letters to Santa from the largest mailbox in the world Saturday in Casey. Mailbox (and other Casey attraction) creator Jim Bolin tells WTHI-TV children could "address ...

According to WTHI online, tree farmers have the best tips for you to take home your perfect tree to celebrate Christmas. Part of the fun is also when a family has the tradition of picking the tree out...

Swing by the Mattoon Eagle's Club to support a fund raiser put on by friends of Janece Neunaber. The day will include a spaghetti dinner, silent auction, raffles, and entertainment. The Fundraiser is ...

Come on out to the Mid-Illinois Big Brother Big Sisters' Annual Holiday Auction. It will be held at the Cross County Mall in Mattoon today. The bidding for the silent auction begins at 10 am, followed...

The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is preparing to launch a Medication Management demonstration program designed to help older adults with multiple chronic illnesses simplify their medication reg...

Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs released the following statement today after Wells Fargo adopted an amendment to the corporate bylaws that requires the Board Chair be independent from the CEO. Fre...