Category Archives: Local News

As students left for spring break Friday, many staff members left ... for good. That's because of the layoffs and Illinois' state budget stalemate. Eastern Illinois University president David Glassman...

Incumbent Congressman John Shimkus will go face to face with challenger, Senator Kyle McCarter in a debate just a few days before the Illinois Primary, and we'll bring it to you live starting at noon ...

The Arcola Jaycees are hosting a pedal pull for the kids during the lawn and garden show today (3/12) at the Cross County Mall in Mattoon. The pull is open to kids 4 through 12 and will start at 1:30....

Veterans are encouraged to attend a town hall meeting at the Mattoon American Legion today starting at 10:30am. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will be there to answer questions until 12:30.

The National Weather Service is offering their annual severe weather spotter training in Effingham on March 21st. The class, which is free of charge, will be at the Effingham County Emergency Operatio...

This Thursday, March 17th, support Special Olympics of Illinois with a Quarter Auction at the Mattoon American Legion! The auction will be from 5:30 to 8:30 PM and for more information about the aucti...

With Easter Sunday arriving a little early this year, March 27th, The Charleston Carnegie Public Library has decided to combine both March Holidays in One, both Easter and St. Patrick's Day! Tomorrow,...

Tonight chaos breaks out in Chicago IL, due to the rally scheduled for Donald Trump. Thousands of individuals gathered both inside and outside the arena at the University of Illinois in Chicago today ...

Prospective Lake Land College students and parents are invited to learn more about the college at Laker Visit Day on April 1. Beginning at 9 a.m. and running until noon, Laker Visit Day provides an op...

Continuing its commitment to the community, Central Illinois and Peoria/Bloomington McDonald's Restaurants raised a record amount this year during their annual "Give a Little Love" campaign. From Febr...