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Transgender Bathroom Bill Moves To Subcommittee
A new bill in the Illinois House could affect what bathrooms transgender students can use at state public schools. The measure describes sex as an individual's anatomy at birth. That means transgender...
Apr 07, 2016 sylvar / CC
Couch to 5K Weekly Meetings
The Charleston Carnegie Public Library are kicking off the "Couch to 5K" meetings, Thursday Night, April 7th! These meetings will be once a week at the Library in Rotary Room A beginning at 6:30 PM. E...
Apr 06, 2016
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Tomorrow, Thursday April 8th, you can give the greatest gift of all...Life! The American Red Cross will be on location at the Mattoon American Legion from 1-6PM. Still time to schedule an appointment,...
Apr 06, 2016
Harley-Davidson Recalls Nearly 46,000 Motorcycles
Harley-Davidson is recalling nearly 46,000 motorcycles in the U.S. because they could stay in gear due to clutches that won't fully disengage. The recall covers certain Electra Glide, Ultra Limited, P...
Apr 06, 2016 John Uhri / CC
Postponed Sporting Events
The following are rained out today: Charleston tennis at Mt. Zion (re-scheduled for May 6th) Charleston softball vs. St. Anthony (re-scheduled for April 7th) Mattoon softball vs. Normal West Mattoon b...
Apr 06, 2016 DLG Images / CC
Green Wave Baseball at Busch Stadium
The Mattoon High School baseball team will make its annual trip to Busch Stadium on Sunday, May 22nd. The Green Wave will face Clinton immediately after the Cardinals finish up against Arizona that af...
Apr 06, 2016
Illinois looking to increase minimum age for tobacco purchases
Illinois lawmakers are pushing forward a plan to raise the purchasing age for tobacco. A bill approved by a Senate committee yesterday would take the legal age from 18 to 21. The measure would also in...
Apr 06, 2016
Mobile Vet Center at Lake Land College
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs Springfield Mobile Vet Center will visit Mattoon on Tuesday, April 19th from 10:00-3:00. Vet Center staff will be on hand to answer questions about their servi...
Apr 06, 2016
Road Closure in Coles County
According to the Coles County Highway Department, as of Wednesday, April 6, a portion of Whetstone road in Hutton Township will be closed for two- to three-weeks for culvert replacement. The section i...
Apr 06, 2016 The Local People Photo Archive / CC
License Plate Late Fees Adding Up
Without reminders from the Secretary of State's Office, more and more Illinois vehicle owners are forgetting to renew their license plates on time, creating a mini-windfall for the state. So far, peop...
Apr 06, 2016 Joel Kramer / CC
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