Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release HSHS Medical Group Expands Primary Care Services in Greater Effingham-Mattoon Area Effingham and Mattoon, Illinois-HSHS Medical Group is growing in the greater Effingham and Matt...

For Immediate Release Improved Illinois bike maps blaze new trail SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced the release of the new-and-improved Illinois Official Bike Map...

For Release ICC Authorizes $3 Million for Highway-Rail Crossing Safety Improvements for Bureau, LaSalle, Putnam, and Rock Island Counties Springfield, IL - On June 23rd, the Illinois Commerce Commissi...

The Effingham Volunteer Firefighters Association invites you to their fundraiser July 16th from 2:00-6:00 at the VFW. On the menu will be pulled pork, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, coleslaw, chip...

For Immediate Release - July 6, 2022 Bridge replacement near Beecher City to close Illinois 128 beginning July 11 EFFINGHAM - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a bridge replacem...

The Clay County Farm Bureau Young Leaders will host a Crain-Scates Bucking Bulls Rodeo at the Clay County Fair July 22nd. Tickets are $10 each. Kids five and under get in free. Kids eight and young ca...

For Immediate Release ICC Approves Public Safety Improvements for Effingham County Rail Crossing Springfield, IL -On June 23rd, the Illinois Commerce Commission approved a Stipulated Agreement requiri...

A series of free seminars designed for job-seekers will be held through August at the Mattoon Public Library. Topics will include: How and where to find jobs; basic resume development; and interview p...

A benefit for the Todd Morton family will be held at the Mattoon Moose Lodge July 30th from 3:00-9:00 p.m. The fundraiser will feature a silent auction, live music, a meal, 50/50 raffle, bake sale, an...

The Oakland Chamber of Commerce will have fish fry this Saturday (7/9) from 4:00-7:00 at the Oakland Lake Park pavilion. Ice cream and cake will also be available. Adult meals are $12.00 and kids 10 a...