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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Tomorrow, Saturday May 14th, State Farm Agent Sherri Branson encourages you to team up with your local letter carries and Help Stamp Out Hunger! The annual Food Drive is happening and all you have to ...
May 13, 2016 F Delventhal / CC
Shimkus Statement on the Obama Administration’s School Bathroom Decree
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a former high school teacher, released the following statement in reaction to the Obama Administration's unprecedented intrusion into local school bathroom p...
May 13, 2016
Mattoon PD Arrests Four People
On Thursday May 12th at 10:20 p.m. Mattoon police responded to the 1500 block of S. 3rd street in regards to numerous suspects beating a female victim outside a residence. The following suspects were ...
May 13, 2016
Honor your hero: Public encouraged to submit loved ones for recognition on Memorial Day Remembrance Wall
The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon), and the Illinois Senate Republican caucus are teaming up to honor and remember the sacrifice of the brave servicemen ...
May 13, 2016
2016 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest Now Open
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today encouraged young photographers to submit photos for the 2016 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. The contest encourages young photographers to share their ...
May 13, 2016
Lake Shelbyville to host Woods Lake Grand Opening Celebration
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is hosting a celebration for the grand opening of Woods Lake on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Many free activities planned for the occasion including a r...
May 13, 2016
National EMS Week May 15-21, 2016 – EMS Strong: “Called to Care”
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is celebrating National EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Week, May 15-21, 2016, and EMS Children's Day, May 18, 2016, by recognizing the important contr...
May 13, 2016
Effingham Artisan Fair
The 11th annual Effingham Artisan Fair gets underway tonight. Highlights include the art auction to benefit Community Support Systems; dance performances; bicycle and Big Wheel races; live music; beer...
May 13, 2016
Head On Collision in Jasper County
Two women were hospitalized after a head-on collision in Jasper County yesterday. According to the Illinois State Police, Julie Sudkamp of Effingham was traveling east on Route 133 when she fell aslee...
May 13, 2016
House, Senate Send Bill Partially Funding Human Services To Governor
(Springfield, IL) -- State lawmakers are sending a bill to Governor Bruce Rauner's desk that would spend 700-million dollars on human services programs. Those running the programs haven't seen money s...
May 13, 2016
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