Category Archives: Local News

From Illinois State Police District 10: Tonight, Thursday August 25th, an emergency road closure will be along I-74, westbound, along the Praireview exit around 9 PM. At this time the road closure is ...

This winter, Lake Land College is hosting its eighth annual Belize Adventure. An informational meeting for the trip will be held Thursday, September 8th at 5:30 p.m. in the West Building, room 119 on ...

Twelve of Illinois' metropolitan areas experienced decreases in their over-the-year unemployment rate and eight of the metro areas had increases in nonfarm jobs, according to preliminary data released...

A benefit spaghetti lunch to help Hunter Higginbotham and her family with medical expenses will be held at the Martinsville Fire Hall this Sunday. Adult meals are $8.00 and $4.00 for kids 10 and under...

Vendors are needed for the "Celebrating our Community Fair" in Hindsboro. The event will be October 16th from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the Hindsboro Civic Center. Vendors need to reserve space by September 5...

There will be a Pollinator Enhancement Workshop on August 25th at the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site. The workshop will talk about natural pollinator and their importance to agriculture. Sign-i...

The Friends of the Charleston Carnegie Public Library will hold their back to school book sale August 26th from 10-6, and August 27th from 10-5. In addition to books, they'll also be selling DVDs, vin...

Give the greatest gift of all and get a nice gift in return! The American Red Cross will have a blood drive at the Mattoon VFW this Friday, August 26th, from 2-6. All donors will receive a free St. Lo...

Congressman John Shimkus will participate in two local events today. At 1:00, the congressman will be at the Veterans Advisory Committee meeting at Lake Land College. Special guest Stephanie Young, VA...

Maryville, Illinois - Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) issued the following statement after today's announcement of the large premium rate increases in 2017 for the Obamacare marketplace exch...