Category Archives: Local News

During Tuesday's meeting of the Charleston City Council, the council approved a measure to allow businesses with liquor licenses to hire 16- and 17-year-olds to work in positions that do not involve s...

EIU's office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism has partnered with One Stop Community Christmas to provide over 900 families with fleece blankets. The incoming freshman and transfer students will be...

Tuesday, August 16th Art Spaces and The Vigo County Public Library are proud to present "Looking At Theodore Dreiser In the Spirit of his Name." This is a talk and will be presented by Dr. Arthur Fein...

Enjoy a fun filled day with running, activities, food, and fun and it's all for Camp New Hope! It's the annual Camp New Hope Benefit Run and it's taking place next Saturday, August 13th! The day begin...

Registration is being accepted for the first annual Doc Acklin Race on Saturday, August 27, at 10:30 am, at Paris High School, 14040 E. 1200th Road, Paris. All proceeds will benefit the PCH/FMC Doc Ac...

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 10 Commander, Captain Louis Kink, would like to remind motorists that area schools will soon open their doors and begin the new school year. The start of the schoo...

A house fire in Brocton has left a family homeless and without any belongings. The young mother and her two children are in need of clothing, shoes and other necessities. Ashley needs small shirts; si...

Sarah Bush Lincoln received a green light today from the state to move forward with its new Heart Center and the addition of 20 medical surgical beds to the hospital. The Illinois Health Facilities an...

EIU's office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism has partnered with One Stop Community Christmas to provide over 900 families with fleece blankets for the children in their families. Our incoming fre...

Mattoon school district registration starts today, Wednesday, August 3. The schools in the district include Williams Elementary School, Riddle Elementary School, the Armstrong Program at Hawthorne Sch...