Category Archives: Local News

Looking for a unique gift item for someone on your holiday shopping list? Check out the items available with the Kansas Community Craft & Vendor Fair this weekend! The event runs Saturday, Novembe...

Hunters in Illinois are being reminded to make safety a top priority, especially during the state's busiest hunting seasons this fall. "There is no better place to participate in and celebrate our hun...

The Illinois State Police will conduct Special Traffic Enforcement Patrols (sTEP) in Clark, Cumberland, Effingham, and Fayette Counties this month. These sTEPs allow the ISP to focus on these fatal fo...

Lake Land College is accepting nominations for several awards to be announced in spring 2017. The Distinguished Service Award and the Alumnus Achievement Award will be presented at the college's 2017 ...

Senior Care, a department of Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center, welcomes two new therapists to its team of behavioral health professionals. Both therapists are licensed clinical social wo...

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 ...

Visit Lake Land College and find out all the college offers at Laker Visit Day. The event will be held Friday, Dec. 2 in the Luther Student Center. The event is for potential students who are interest...

Mid-Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters' annual holiday auction will be December 3rd at the Cross County Mall in Mattoon. Bidding for the silent auction begins at 10:00 a.m., and the live auction will b...

Charleston Carnegie Public Library will host a Pre-school Indoor Picnic on Monday, November 14, 2016. Bring a sack lunch and join us between our Story Times from 11:30 to 1:00 pm for a warm indoor pic...

Two people were injured in an accident early this morning near St. Elmo. Illinois State Police say a vehicle driven by Alexandra Rayburn of Chicago was eastbound on I-70 when she lost control and drov...