Category Archives: Local News

Entries for the Mattoon Arts Council's first photography show will be on display starting this Friday through Sunday in the Lone Elm Room at the Mattoon Depot. The exhibit will be open from noon to 8:...

The 14th annual Lincoln Heritage Pheasants Forever banquet will be held September 10th at the Mattoon Eagles Club. 14 guns will be given away, including makers like Beretta, Weatherby, Benelli, Henry,...

A fundraiser to support Shelby County residents on the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight will be held this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the former Bob Ridings building in Shelbyville. Rope saus...

Give the greatest gift of all and get a nice gift in return! The American Red Cross will have blood drives at the Mattoon American Legion tomorrow, August 24th, from 2:00-6:00 p.m., and at the Mattoon...

A new task force set up to combat human trafficking is authorized after the latest bill signed by Governor Bruce Rauner. It was a busy weekend for Rauner, as he signed a package of bills affecting the...

This Saturday, the Coles County Memorial Airport will be hosting an airshow, which will feature aerobatics performances, military aircraft and a jet-powered truck. The show will take place from Noon t...

The annual Ashmore Ag Days festival returns this week and kicks off on Thursday and runs through Sunday. The festival begins at 6 p.m. Thursday with the Little Miss & Mister Ashmore Ag Days Pagean...

According to a press release from Illinois State Police District 12, and injury crash occurred this afternoon, around 1:15 PM, along IL Route 37, just 37.41 miles south of Kell Road in Marion IL. Unit...

Ever thought about becoming a coach in preparation for a 5K? Now is your chance and no experience or background in running is required! The fall season of Stride will be starting up soon and they are ...

Congressman John Shimkus will be in Shelbyville tomorrow. The congressman will start the day at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center, where he'll attend the announcement of a partnership between the U....