Category Archives: Local News

Can you out-run or out-walk what's chasing you? The Country Financial Zombie Run and Walk will be at the Toledo Reservoir October 22nd! There'll be obstacles along the way, so be ready for anything! R...

Any dinner plans Saturday night? Leave the cooking to the Hindsboro Volunteer Fire Department! They invite you out to the Hindsboro Civic Center, October 8th, for the Annual Pork Chop Dinner from 5 to...

According to a press release from Illinois State Police, a personal injury crash occurred today, Monday October 3rd, around 12:42 PM along Interstate 57 at Milepost 160 near Effingham. The driver was ...

(Chicago, IL) -- Five people are dead and at least 39 are injured after weekend gun violence in Chicago. The "Sun-Times" reports the most recent fatal shooting was early today in the west side Austin ...

Coles County Clerk, Sue Rennels would like to remind voters that Early Voting is underway for the November 8, General Election. No excuse is needed for Early Voting and any Coles County voter with a v...

The 15th annual Mattoon Chamber of Commerce Expo is offering something for everyone. Community members can learn what services are offered by more than 50 local businesses, have a delicious lunch at t...

According to ABC News, Bass Pro Shops has agreed to buy Cabela's in a deal the companies valued at $5.5 billion. Under the agreement, Cabela's shareholders will receive $65.50 a share in cash. The dea...

Amplifying the voice of Illinois' rural voters SPRINGFIELD - The presidential election is just a few weeks away, and the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives joined with electric cooperatives...

Mall Shooting In Northern Illinois Injures One (Rockford, IL) -- Police are investigating a mall shooting in Northern Illinois. It happened Friday afternoon at the CherryVale Mall. Authorities say an ...

Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center recently welcome Adam Schneider to its team of certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs). CRNAs are advanced practice nurses with graduate-level ed...