Category Archives: Local News
Southern Illinois Feels Earthquake Over the Weekend
Parts of Southern Illinois reportedly felt the effects of an earthquake this weekend. The 3.5-magnitude quake hit overnight Sunday near the border between Illinois and Kentucky near La Center, Kentuck...
May 02, 2016 Andy Maguire / CC
U of I Non-Tenure Faculty Reach Agreement with the School
A tentative agreement is being announced between the University of Illinois and the school's non-tenure faculty. All strike activity is suspended after a unanimous union vote. A five-year contract agr...
May 02, 2016 Todd Huffman / CC
Country Bands for the Cure
The third annual Country Bands for the Cure will be held in Sadorus May 27th and 28th. There's a ranch-style rodeo Friday night, followed by live country music. On Saturday, it's bull riding with some...
May 01, 2016
Hydrant Flushing Starts Tomorrow In Mattoon
The Mattoon Public Works Department will begin flushing hydrants tomorrow (Monday, 5/2). Flushing will be conducted weekdays from 7 AM to 3 PM. If you notice discoloration in your water, just let it r...
May 01, 2016 takomabibelot / CC
Astronomy Night At Charleston Carnegie Public Library
The Charleston Carnegie Public Library is holding Astronomy Night on Tuesday, May 10th, at 8 PM. Cloud cover permitting, telescopes will be set up in the library's parking lot, and participants are we...
May 01, 2016
Windsor WHAT Community Group Plant Sale Extended Today
The WHAT community group has extended its spring plant sale today (5/1) in Windsor. They'll have a wide variety of annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, herbs, combination pots and more. Sale hours ar...
May 01, 2016 Matthew Paul Argall / CC
Mattoon Area PADS Changes Policy About Length of Stay
Beginning Monday (5/2), Mattoon Area PADS will institute a change in their policy regarding the amount of time non-Coles County residents can stay in their facility. The three-day stay is intended for...
May 01, 2016
EIU Tuition Increase
EIU's Board of Trustees votes to increase tuition. WEIU-TV reports that students will see a 1.5% increase in the fall. The school says the increase is only about $4, from $285 per credit hour up to $2...
Apr 30, 2016
Girl Scouts Hold "Take Action" Project Today
You can support your local Girl Scouts during their "take Action" project today. The girls will be outside the Burgess Osborne Auditorium in Mattoon until 6 PM. The girls will be accepting pet supplie...
Apr 30, 2016
Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Holds First Signature Event of 2016
Looking for something to do this weekend? Looking for Lincoln welcomes you to the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area today and tomorrow (5/1) for the Link-on to Lincoln Festival in Coles County, w...
Apr 30, 2016 Believe Creative / CC
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