Category Archives: Local News

A head-on collision in Lawrence County left two people dead. According to the Illinois State Police, a vehicle driven by Jennifer Thompson, of Flat Rock, appeared to have veered into the north bound s...

The 5th annual EIU Holiday Hustle 5K is December 3rd. This run and walk benefits One Stop Community Christmas and is open to all ages. Register online by November 16th for 20-dollars and you'll get a ...

The Mattoon High School Chess Team is selling 2017 St. Louis Cardinals calendars as a fundraiser. Cost is $15.00, and the team receives $7.00 from each calendar sold. They'll take orders until Novembe...

The Windsor High School Art Club welcomes you to their holiday bazaar, Saturday, November 19th from 9am-3pm. This craft and vendor fair will also feature a silent auction. Come check out the great gif...

The Mattoon Rotary Club's annual door-to-door food drive will be December 3rd. Please leave non-perishable foods in a bag or box outside your front door by 9:00 a.m. If you'd like to make a monetary d...

Sign up for the One Stop Community Christmas continues. If you live in Coles, Cumberland, Shelby, Douglas, Moultrie, Edgar, or Clark counties, and are in need of assistance, bring your photo ID, child...

Come on out to support a good cause. The Mid-Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters' Annual Holiday Auction will be held at the Cross County Mall in Mattoon on Saturday, December 3rd. the bidding for the s...

The 5th annual EIU Holiday Hustle 5K is December 3rd. This run and walk benefits One Stop Community Christmas and is open to all ages. Register online by November 16th for $20 and you'll get a t-shirt...

The Exchange Club of Mattoon welcomes you to their annual pulled pork supper, Monday (11/14) at the Mattoon Eagles Club. Enjoy a sandwich, with slaw, chips, dessert and drink for just 10-dollars. Add ...

Governor Rauner is requesting to meet with four state legislative leaders to resume discussions on a broader budget deal. The governor hopes to hold the meeting on Monday. It was unclear whether House...