Category Archives: Local News

Cub Scout Pack 33 will have a "come join us" event September 23rd at Peterson Park in Mattoon starting at 6:00 p.m. Elementary age kids can learn about all the fun things that scouting offers. They'll...

Coles County Power of Prayer comes to the Coles County Fairgrounds October 3rd from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. All are welcome to join in the prayer and singing of hymns. Grandstand seating will be available, ...

Local school superintendents have shared their thoughts on local control of schools, or the lack of control, in an editorial directed at Governor Pritzker and the actions of the Illinois State Board o...

Powerball Jackpot Up To $432-Million (Undated) -- This week's lottery jackpots are getting serious. The jackpot for tonight's Powerball drawing is up to 432-million dollars. Friday's Mega Millions dra...

Car Prices Expected To Soar Even Further (Undated) -- Car prices are expected to soar even higher and Hurricane Ida is being blamed. Ida caused damaging flooding from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast, ...

ISUPD: No Credible Threat After Rumored Attempted Abductions (Normal, IL) -- Illinois State University Police say there is no credible threat after rumors spread about reported attempted abductions on...

Legislation Proposed To Solidify ISBE's Recognition Revocation Power (Springfield, IL) -- Legislation is being proposed that would solidify the Illinois state Board of Education's right to enforce hea...

Rivian Completes First Customer Truck (Normal, IL) -- The first electric truck from Rivian is now off the production line. The electric pickup rolled off the line at the company's Normal plant yesterd...

Parent Of Child Allegedly Battered By Teacher Wants Board Pres To Step Down (Decatur, IL) -- The mom of a student allegedly battered by a teacher wants the school board president to resign. Last night...

4 School Districts On Probation Over Mask Issues (Undated) -- Four school districts across the state are on probation over face mask issues. Beecher City Unit 20 in Effingham County, Cowden-Herrick Un...