Category Archives: Local News

If you're looking for a prom dress but can't afford to buy one, the Salvation Army will be in the former Deb location at the Cross County Mall April 9th from 9am-4pm. The women's auxiliary will be the...

The Strasburg Easter egg hunt is this Saturday (3/26). Registration starts at 9:45 AM at the park, and the hunt will begin at 10:00. Toddlers through 3rd graders are welcome.

HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Stacey Nuxoll was recently named HSHS St. Anthony's new Staff Accountant.   Nuxoll comes to St. Anthony's with over 10 years of ac...

Governor Rauner says he would support Donald Trump in the presidential race. Rauner told reporters yesterday that he will get behind the Republican Party's nominee. Trump won the Illinois primary last...

A wind advisory will be in effect from 11:00 this morning until 7:00 tonight for Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Edgar, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence, Richland and Shelby Counties. Wind gusts ...

U.S. Representative John Shimkus will hold office hours from 10:30-noon today (3/22) at Lovington Village Hall. A Shimkus staff member will be on hand to answer questions.

Two St. Elmo men were flown to St. John's Hospital in Springfield following an accident in Fayette County last night. According to the Illinois State Police, 52-year old Joe Sidwell and 37-year old Er...

A license plate that would raise money for the preservation of the monarch butterfly is making its way through the Illinois Legislature. Senate Bill 2882, sponsored by Senator Melinda Bush of Grayslak...

The newest victim of the Illinois state budget impasse is an annual car show put on by the Secretary of State's Office. It was announced on Friday that the show in Springfield would be suspended this ...

The Mattoon Area Family YMCA are preparing for 2016 Rocking Chair Softball. Registration will open April 27th with games starting June 6th. Players need to be 40 or older, however 2 players can be bet...