Category Archives: Local News

Mattoon Hosts FAFSA Completion Night for Seniors MHS has once again partnered with ISAC (Illinois Student Assistance Commission) to provide Seniors and their guardians with guidance in filling out the...

Thursday, January 12, 2023, Ed Dowd, Executive Director of the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce was a guest on 101.3 WMCI. Here is a brief description of what he covered during the interview: More things a...

The grand opening of the new Hope House Youth Center in Windsor is January 28th from 4:00 to 7:00pm. The new center for 7th graders up to seniors in high school offers a study lounge, game room, kitch...

For Immediate Release Illinois State Museum to host Native American Sovereignty Series SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois State Museum (ISM) will host four virtual panel discussions as part of its "Understand...

A chili cook-off to benefit the Bethany Celebration will be held February 25th at the Bethany American Legion. Categories are: Spicy, traditional, bean, no bean, and vegetarian. Entry fee is $10. Sign...

The Tuscola FFA chapter is taking orders for fresh Florida strawberries. A full flat is $30, and a half-flat is $15. Money is due by Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The berries will arrive the week of Feb...

For Immediate Release Gov. Pritzker Issues Statement on the Inauguration of 103rd General Assembly Springfield-Governor Pritzker issued the following statement regarding today's inauguration of member...

Legal protections for abortion providers, seekers poised for Pritzker's signature By HANNAH MEISEL For Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD - Democrats in the General Assembly on Tuesday approved a wide-...

For Immediate Release New State Water Plan spotlights 13 critical water-related challenges for Illinois SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois State Water Plan, which serves as a blueprint for addressing key wate...

For Immediate Release Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Banning Assault Weapons and Sale of High-Capacity Magazines SPRINGFIELD - Standing alongside lawmakers and gun control activists, Governor Pritzke...