Category Archives: Local News

The CEAD Council is offering a five-week series to help keep your kids drug-free. Mondays, from now through October 3rd, with the exception of Labor Day, in Mattoon at 513 North 13th. Wednesday's, now...

Lincolnland Hospice invites you to Binga, Tuesday, September 13th at the Mattoon American Legion. Just $10 to play, with games starting at 5:30. Proceeds benefit the Grant-a-Wish program, community be...

Walk to End Alzheimer's will take place on Saturday, September 24th at the Roundhouse Complex in Mattoon. Participants will complete a two mile walk and will learn about Alzheimer's disease, advocacy ...

Coles County Sheriff Jimmy Rankin will lead the pack in the 1 mile fun run and 5K Glow Run, September 9th at the Lifespan Center. Registration is open at active.com, or you can call 217-639-5150. Proc...

You'll soon begin seeing the Charleston Police Department utilizing mountain bikes. Lt. John Bennett tells WEIU-TV the department used mountain bikes ten years ago. He says the department stopped util...

The Casey Popcorn Festival is going on It's a labor day weekend tradition - the Casey popcorn festival, with loads of live entertainment, car show, arts and crafts, carnival and plenty of food and dri...

According to the News-Gazette Online the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Administrator Julie Pryde has confirmed the first case of the Zika Virus in Champaign County. The State Department of P...

The Mattoon Public Library is going under roof repairs that will last a few more weeks. In the meantime, until construction has ended, the book drop in the alley will be closed, and safe entrances wil...

On Sunday September 4th, from 2PM to 6PM, a blood drive will be held at the Salisbury Church in the reception welcoming area. The church's address is 2350 East Madison Charleston, IL. Pizza will be pr...

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