Category Archives: Local News

Mattoon Middle School's annual community chili supper is Tuesday, November 22, 2022, from 4:30 to 7:00. Hot dogs, chips, dessert and drinks are also on the menu. It's free and open to all.

For Release State of Illinois Launches $5 Million Grant Match Program to Spur Innovation in Cutting Edge Technologies CHICAGO - Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic O...

For Release IDOT invites submissions for $200 million freight program SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that applications are being accepted for its competitive g...

For Release Crews Complete Phase One To Enhance Ameren Illinois Electric Grid In Greenup EFFINGHAM, Ill. - Linemen are working to modernize the Ameren Illinois energy delivery system in Greenup to enh...

For Release Illinois Not-for-Profit Security Grant Program provides $20 million for organizations at risk of terrorist attack SPRINGFIELD -Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) announced a grant...

Christmas in the Heart of Charleston returns Saturday, December 3, 2022. The parade will start at 4:45, followed by lots of activities, including games, costumed characters, live music, and of course,...

The Mattoon Arts Council presents the annual Holiday Artisan Market, Saturday, November 26, 2022, at the Cross County Mall. Over 50 local makers will be there between 9am and 6pm with plenty of great ...

For Release CMS Agrees to Senator Rose's Request for EIU-Area Retiree Healthcare Seminar State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) is pleased to report that CMS has agreed to his request to add an open en...

For Release Williamson County Courthouse creates forever families for 18 children during National Adoption Day celebration Marion, IL - Eighteen children in foster care will have their adoptions final...

For Release Illinois State Police Announce Results of Recent Distracted Driving Enforcement Pesotum - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 10 Interim Commander, Acting Captain Bryan Pruitt, announces ...