Category Archives: Local News

Effingham County 4-H Superintendent, Dana Grupe will host a 4-H Horse Clinic Saturday, June 11 from 9:30am to 2pm at the Altamont Fairgrounds on Route 40 in Altamont. Kids 5 to 18 are welcome to join ...

April is National Financial Literacy Month, and it couldn't have come at a better time. Consumers are feeling more pinched each week with rapidly increasing gas and food prices and sluggish economic g...

The 27th Annual Deer Hunt for People with Disabilities will be November 18th through November 20th. Applications are now available at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office. Applicants must possess a sta...

FIND YOUR WAY IN 4-H! There are millions of geocaches hidden around the world. Become a part of the world's largest treasure hunt by joining this new 4-H club in Effingham County! Ryan Gesell & Pa...

According to a press release from the Mattoon Police Department, Alexander L. Maynard, age 20 of Mattoon, was arrested on March 23rd at 1:56 a.m. at the MPD. He was charged with Reckless Discharge of ...

If you are looking for work, the Lake Land Job Fair which was snowed out last month, will be held TODAY (3/23) from 3:30-6:00pm at the Field House. Businesses from around Central Illinois will be ther...

According to an MPD press release, Mattoon police arrested Alexander D. French, age 23 of Mattoon, on Wednesday March 23rd at 1:04 a.m. at the MPD. French was charged with Aggravated Battery with a De...

Registration is open for the Wabash Valley's 5k Prison Break. It's a 5k obstacle course run with mud, barbed wire, sandbags and other surprises. All finishers will receive a medal and t-shirt. Proceed...

The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded Central Illinois to a "slight" to "marginal" risk for severe weather overnight. The timing looks to be around midnight to 5 AM. There is also the potential for...