Category Archives: Local News

The 18th Street Farmers Market is accepting vendor applications. The market will open for the season on May 28th and continue every Saturday until September 24th. If you're interested in reserving a s...

For Immediate Release Illinois State Police to Conduct Distracted Driving Enforcement Effingham - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Kerry Sutton, announces the ISP ...

For Immediate Release - April 20, 2022 Lake Land College celebrates Autism Acceptance Month Throughout the month of April, Lake Land College is recognizing, celebrating and empowering the many individ...

For Immediate Release Volunteers Needed for EIU Spring Games EIU Spring Games is one of or our athletic competitions where athletes from all over Region I compete in various track and field events. At...

The Lincoln Heritage Chapter of Pheasants Forever will be at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site this Saturday, April 23, 2022, for a Hands on Habitat Work Day. If you'd like to volunteer, they'll m...

For Immediate Release - April 20, 2022 Illinois State Police to Conduct Nighttime Enforcement Patrols EFFINGHAM - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Kerry Sutton, an...

Casey is known for "big things," and another biggie is about to happen. Two men riding dirt bikes will jump off the world's biggest rocking chair later this month. Brett Cue and Troy Smallz will start...

The Mattoon Community Food Center will host a free, drive thru food distribution on Thursday, May 12, 2022. The distribution is scheduled from 2pm until 4pm, or until they run out. There are no income...

Illinois State Police to Conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols EFFINGHAM - Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12 Interim Commander, Lieutenant Kerry Sutton, announces the ISP will conduct O...

For Immediate Release Ramp from Interstate 74 West to Interstate 57 South Temporarily Closed for Construction The Illinois State Police say the ramp from Interstate 74 West to Interstate 57 South is t...