Category Archives: Local News

For Release Charleston Carnegie Public Library January Take & Make Crafts The Charleston Carnegie Public Library's January Take & Make crafts will feature winter and animal themes! Crafts will...

For Release Editorial from Lake Land College President Josh Bullock: The timeless interview question of, "Where do you see yourself in five years?" is significant in gauging a candidate's career aspir...

For Immediate Release - December 19, 2023 Eastern Illinois Foodbank Distributing Food in January Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) is distributing food to area families facing food insecurity. The Foodm...

Effingham County FISH is looking for volunteers to drive individuals residing in Effingham County to medical appointments. Vehicles, insurance, and all costs associated with the rides are covered. If ...

For Release 14th Annual Candle Light Walk at General Dacey Trail The 14th annual Candle Light Walk comes to General Dacey Trail in Shelbyville Saturday, January 20, 2024, between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. 50...

Lake Land College Will Host St. Louis Cardinals Caravan Lake Land College will host the St. Louis Cardinals Caravan on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the Field House. Tickets are $10.00each, and admissi...

For Release Effingham County FISH Annual Christmas Day Dinner Effingham County FISH will hold its annual Christmas day dinner at the Effingham Event Center. Serving will begin at 1:30. If you're unabl...

For Release Christmas Bags Delivered for Homebound Veterans Strasburg American Legion Auxiliary Unit #289 filled 45 Christmas gift bags for homebound veterans through the Mattoon VA CBOC. Thanks to Wi...

For Release 2024 Central Illinois Youth Goose Hunt The 2024 Central Illinois Youth Goose Hunt is scheduled for Jan. 15, 2024. Registration is open until Dec. 31. The youth goose hunt will be held at p...

For Immediate Release Snow Flurries Give Hope for The Salvation Army's Christmas Campaign MATTOON, ILLIONIS-This year's Christmas Campaign has collected as of December 18, 2023, $62,922 towards its an...