Category Archives: Local News

According to 24/7 News Source, on a party line vote, the Illinois Senate today voted to override Governor Rauner's veto of a bill to restore funding for tuition grants for low-income college students....

According to a press release from Senator Righter's office: Calling it "more political games," State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) voted against Senate Bill 2043, a measure that leaves out state fundi...

According to a press release from the Mattoon Police Department, Mattoon police arrested Loucinder S. Murray, age 26 of Mattoon, on March 1st at 11:40 a.m. The arrest occurred in the 1300 block of S. ...

More than 1,000 FFA members were in Springfield yesterday with legislators fighting for funding. Governor Rauner has proposed eliminating agriculture education funding. Without it, ag education leader...

The 10th annual senior ball, sponsored by the Mattoon High School JROTC will be March 13th from 2:00-4:30. If you're 50 or over, you're welcome to attend free of charge. Also, prize donations are need...

The "WHAT" community group will host a dinner this Sunday (3/6) at the Windsor Community Building. Baked steak, smoked pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and homemade pies will be on the men...

Governor Rauner and members of the General Assembly today discussed bipartisan legislation to reform Illinois' criminal justice system. The three bills came from recommendations by the Governor's Crim...

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Secretary Bryan A. Schneider was recently appointed to the Non-Depository Supervisory Committee of the Conference of State Bank Sup...

The Marshall Music Boosters invite you to the Big Band Dinner Dance on Friday, March 11th at the First Christian Church Family Life Center. Dinner is from 5:30pm-6:30pm and the music is 5:45pm-9pm. Mu...

A vocal proponent of fully funding the Foundation Level for public grade schools and high schools, State Senator Dale Righter says it is refreshing to have Governor Rauner support the effort as well. ...