Category Archives: Local News

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 ...

Prospective Lake Land College students and parents are invited to learn more about the college at Laker Visit Day on April 1st. Beginning at 9 a.m. and running until noon, Laker Visit Day provides an ...

The season kick-off for Relay For Life of Coles County will be held March 21st at 6:00 PM at Douglas-Hart Nature Center. If you'd like to be involved in the mission to create a world with less cancer ...

It is almost time for Easter, and the Easter bunny is making his appearance for the kids. Grab your little ones and take them to see the Easter Bunny at Deming Park. For $3 your child can get their ph...

We are springing forward tonight! Don't forget to set your clocks one hour ahead either before you go to bed, or if you are awake it officially starts at 2 am. Also another habit to start doing while ...

As students left for spring break Friday, many staff members left ... for good. That's because of the layoffs and Illinois' state budget stalemate. Eastern Illinois University president David Glassman...