Category Archives: Local News

Mother Nature had her way with Mill Creek Park yesterday. Crews worked into the night to cut up and remove downed trees and limbs. One tree crushed a golf cart. Fortunately, there was no one in it. Of...

The new Veteran's Hall of Honor will be dedicated during an open house on July 30th at the Douglas County Museum. The exhibit was made possible by a grant from the National Society of the Daughters of...

If you'd like to enjoy some music under the stars, head to the Clark County Courthouse lawn (7/8) for another performance by the Marshall City Band, starting at 8:00. If you need a sweet treat, strawb...

Fit-2-Serve Community Garden in Mattoon will have a family fun day this Saturday (7/9) from 8-11am. No gardening experience is required, and it's open to all ages.

The Charleston Community Band will close out the season tonight (7/7) at Kiwanis Park. The concert begins at 7:30 and there is no admission charge. However, they ask that you bring lawn chairs. In cas...

A new tax on strip clubs in Illinois is making money for the state. The "Southern Illinoisan" reports the Live Adult Entertainment Facility Surcharge tax, which took effect in 2013, has brought in abo...

This Sunday is opening day at the Moultrie-Douglas County Fair in Arthur. The church service starts at 7:00, featuring music by Partners in Praise. The carnival will open the following night at 6:00 a...

The 2016 Illinois State Fair is about a month away, and Illinois says it's finally getting around to paying the bills from the 2015 fair. Like most people who do business with Illinois, State Fair ven...

The Richland County Fair gets underway this today in Olney. Opening night features the carnival preview with armbands for just $15.00. Friday night, it's the ATV and UTV races, Saturday's main event i...

Due to a two-vehicle accident, the eastbound lanes on Route 33 by Stone Ridge Subdivision in front of Witt's Smokehouse in Effingham have been blocked off. Please avoid the area if possible.