Category Archives: Local News

Governor Rauner is creating two task forces as part of union negotiations with state employees. The Health and Safety Task Force and the Workplace Violence Task Force were proposed by the union and wi...

Funeral arrangements have been made for 8-year-old Sabrina Stauffenberg, the Olney girl who was found dead last week. Visitation will be Thursday afternoon, and a funeral service is set for Friday mor...

The Mattoon Hitmen are selling tickets for a chance to win hundreds of dollars worth of prizes, including an I-Pad, concert tickets, gift baskets, and several gift certificates from area businesses. T...

The Mattoon Wavettes will hold dance camp December 10th at the high school. Cost is $15.00 per camper. It's open to pre-K to 5th grade girls. Registration will start at 12:30 that day. All dancers wil...

Santa Claus is coming to town on Saturday, December 10 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center. Children of all ages and their families are welcome to stop in and see Santa. All ...

Tuesday, November 29, 2016 @ 8:30am: From the Illinois State Police, ISP and IDOT will be temporarily closing the I-57 N/B ramp to I-74 E/B (Champaign) at approximately 9:30 AM to allow for the tow co...

Today is the last day to sign up for assistance for 2016. Tuesday, November 29, 11am - 7pm @ The Salvation Army in Mattoon One Stop Community Christmas (OSCC) will assist those in need in Coles, Cumbe...

The fate of Exelon's two nuclear power plants is going to get most of the attention in Springfield this week. Lawmakers are back for the final week of veto session. They may take-up a veto or two, but...

You can win a Yeti Tundra 65 cooler, and 32-ounce Yeti Tumbler, and your donation will benefit the 5-9 year old toy table for One Stop Community Christmas. Tickets are $10 dollars each or 3 for $20 do...

Santa Breakfast with the Hindsboro Fire Department will be held on Saturday, December 17th at the Hindsboro Civic Center. Serving is from 7am to 10am. Santa will be there from 8am to 930am. The menu i...