Category Archives: Local News
Bill Would Suspend Late Fees For Vehicle Tags
According to 24/7 News Source, Illinois motorists would be spared late fees when they renew their vehicle licenses under a bill that's passed the House. Since the Secretary of State stopped mailing ou...
Apr 13, 2016 GotCredit / CC
Rauner Says AG Pushing For Government Shutdown
According to 24/7 News Source, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan's office says she's evaluating an Illinois Supreme Court ruling. It says state workers are not entitled to back pay raises because...
Apr 13, 2016
Families Experience Agriculture through Series of Tours
In 2016, University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Farm Bureau joined forces to host "Farm to Family Ag Tours" as an opportunity for homeschool families to gain a better understanding of agricultu...
Apr 13, 2016
Annual Charitable Cook Out
On Friday May 13h from 11am to 6pm at Teutopolis State Bank & Sigel Community Bank Parking Lots, we will be serving Pork Burgers, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies, & Drinks. This year 100%...
Apr 13, 2016 vastateparksstaff / CC
Applications available for $2,500 Arland D. Williams, Jr. Scholarship
The Arland D. Williams, Jr. Scholarship Committee and the Mattoon Area Community Foundation are pleased to announce that the application is now available. Applicants must be a graduate of Mattoon Seni...
Apr 13, 2016
Lake Land College students compete at national competition
Twenty Lake Land College students from the Agriculture Division recently competed in the National Post-secondary Agricultural Student Organization (PAS) competition in Kansas City. To qualify for this...
Apr 13, 2016
Youth Shoot in Charleston
The Lincoln Heritage Chapter of Pheasants Forever will hold a youth shoot at the Charleston Sportsman's Club this Saturday (4/16) from 8-10am. Guns, ammo, and eye and ear protection will be provided, ...
Apr 13, 2016
Tax Tip: Use Your Refund to Start Funding Your Child’s Future College Education
It's almost tax day and if you're expecting a tax refund you might consider paying it forward-for your child's college education. With college tuition and mandatory fees more than doubling in Illinois...
Apr 13, 2016
Lake Land College offers Ag Institute I, II, and III
Lake Land College is offering three opportunities this summer for educators to learn more about the ag industry. Ag Institutes are designed for K-12 educators to learn about the wide impact agricultur...
Apr 13, 2016
Pre School Language Fair in Charleston
The Charleston Carnegie Public Library will host a pre-school language fair this Saturday (4/16) from 1:00-2:30pm. It'll feature a new collection of books, videos, audio recordings, plus stories and c...
Apr 13, 2016
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