Category Archives: Local News

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...

Incumbent Congressman John Shimkus will go face to face with challenger, Senator Kyle McCarter in a debate just a few days before the Illinois Primary, and we'll bring it to you live starting at noon ...

The Arcola Jaycees are hosting a pedal pull for the kids during the lawn and garden show today (3/12) at the Cross County Mall in Mattoon. The pull is open to kids 4 through 12 and will start at 1:30....

Veterans are encouraged to attend a town hall meeting at the Mattoon American Legion today starting at 10:30am. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will be there to answer questions until 12:30.

The National Weather Service is offering their annual severe weather spotter training in Effingham on March 21st. The class, which is free of charge, will be at the Effingham County Emergency Operatio...