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Mattoon Spring Fest will be held on Saturday, March 19th from 8:00am to noon at the Douglas-Hart Nature Center. The festival includes fresh pancakes, sausage, maple syrup demonstrations from tree tapp...

Community members are invited to meet with area employers at the Lake Land College job fair on Wednesday, March 23 from 3:30-6 p.m. in the Field House on the Lake Land College campus in Mattoon. This ...

It is that time of year again! It is time for the annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Remember this tournament is supposed to be fun and is to help raise money for our community. This year the money ...

A spring breaker from Terre Haute died after falling off a parking garage. According to the Panama City Beach Police Department, 20 year old Tyler Gilmore was found dead at around 1:00 a.m. Sunday. Po...

Faster than a dental checkup, stronger than tooth enamel, Tooth Wizard is the hero students of Lake Crest Elementary deserve. Guardian of the Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation's "Land of Smiles," a ...

Graduation may seem far off, but it's right around the corner at Lake Land College. Very important information for students and parents about graduation and preparing for graduation follows: March: Fi...

An informational meeting for the annual Mattoon-to-Peoria St. Jude run will be held Monday (3/21) at the Salvation in Mattoon from 6:30-8:00 PM. Come get information about joining the team, or if you'...

The Lincoln Heritage Chapter of Pheasants Forever will hold its next youth shoot this Saturday, March 19th from 8:00-10:00 AM at the Charleston Sportsman's Club. Ammo and guns will be provided, but ki...

According to 24/7 News Source, Illinois is staying in the spotlight when it comes to visits from presidential candidates. On the Republican side, Donald Trump was in Bloomington on Sunday following a ...