Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release Gov. Pritzker Announces 116 Non-profit Organizations Awarded $20 Million for Enhanced Security Across Illinois SPRINGFIELD - Today, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Emergency M...

For Immediate Release Final Structural Beam Placed at University of Illinois Chicago's New Engineering Building Chicago - The final piece of structural steel beam will be placed on the Computer, Desig...

LIFT of Central Illinois is hosting a drive-thru fundraiser to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on Tuesday, March 28th from 11 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. It is a free will donation. This event is p...

An Easter egg hunt just for dogs will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Morton Park in Charleston. Hosted by the Coles County Animal Shelter, this event will allow your pooch to sniff out the treat-...

The Newton Public Library is hosting a book sale Thursday, April 27, through Saturday, April 29, 2023. They'll have thousands of used books, CDs, DVDs, audio books, and more. Hours are 10 to 7 on the ...

The Community Leaders Breakfast sponsored by Class E and Elevate will be held Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Apostolic Center in Mattoon. The guest speaker will be EIU alum and founder and CEO of Pr...

EARS (Effingham Animal Rescue Sanctuary) will have another microchipping event on Saturday, April 22, 2023. No appointment necessary, just come by between 10am and noon. A free-will donation is apprec...

If you love pork, contact one of the Neoga FFA members today. They're selling raffle tickets to win a half-hog fully processed. Tickets are $5.00 each or $20 for five tickets. The drawing will be held...

The 2023 Land of Lincoln Honor Flight season kicks off on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Mission #65 will leave Abraham Lincoln Capitol Airport in Springfield with 93 central Illinois veterans. Among the are...

The Newton High School Bass Team invites area kids to Newton Lake for the Big Bass Bash Saturday, May 13, 2023. It's open to young anglers from sixth grade to high school seniors. The entry fee is $10...