Category Archives: Local News

The Embarras Valley Stewards will have another conservation day this Saturday (4/16) at Embarras Ridges, starting at 9:00am. Tools will be provided, but be sure to bring gloves and sturdy footwear. Fo...

Good news for parents of school students in the State of Illinois who suffer from dyslexia. State Representative Patti Bellock has passed legislation out of the Illinois House of Representatives which...

According to 24/7 News Source, Illinois residents would be taxed on how many miles they drive based on a new plan proposed by Senate President John Cullerton. Under the proposal, motorists could be ch...

State Senator Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) is reminding constituents he has a satellite office inside the Fairfield City Hall. Every other Tuesday, staff from Sen. Righter's office will be available to an...

Adoptees would have easier access to the details of their birth parents under a bill being considered by the Illinois House. The legislation would still protect the identities of the parents of a chil...

CTF Illinois will be presenting MuseFest from 11am-6pm on June 4th on the square in Charleston. This art-themed event is welcoming crafters, artisans and musicians to be part of the fun.

The Festival of the Young Child returns to the Cross County Mall in Mattoon this Saturday (4/16) Po, from Kung Fu Panda will be there, and they will have many activities, including: face-painting, cre...

The 2nd Annual Celebration of Lincoln and His Times, "The Election of 1860," will be presented at the Effingham County Courthouse Museum Thursday (4/14). Doors will open at 6:00pm to all for you to se...

National Work Zone Awareness Week is underway in Illinois. The theme is: "Don't Be That Driver." The rules are very simple: See orange. Slow down. Save lives. If you're unsure about work zone rules, t...