Category Archives: Local News

The Mattoon Community Food Center will host a free, drive thru food distribution on Thursday, September 9, 2021. The distribution is scheduled from 2pm until 4pm, or until they run out. There are no i...

The inaugural Happy Day 5K in honor of Hannah Mansell will be held October 9th at Williams Elementary School in Mattoon. Entry fee before September 20th is $25, which includes a t-shirt and wristband....

For Immediate Release - September 7, 2021 Governor Pritzker Deploys Emergency Response Personnel to Louisiana to Aid in Aftermath of Hurricane Ida SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker announced today a ...

A pancake breakfast in support of EIU's Army ROTC program will be held September 18th from 7:00-noon at the Charleston VFW. It's all you can eat for just $7.00. Tickets will be available at the door.

The Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team is having a hog raffle to help support competition costs. Two winners will receive half a hog plus processing. Tickets are $5.00 each or five for $20. The de...

The Edgar County Shrine's live auction, car show and super raffle are Saturday, September 11, 2021. Registration for the car show will be between 2:00 and 4:00, with awards handed out at 6:00. The sup...

The Charleston Fire Department will be testing fire hydrants during September and October. During the testing process, you may notice discolored water or decreased water pressure. If the water is disc...

The Effingham Area chapter of Quail Forever will host a free quail and pheasant hunt for kids, ages 10 to 16 on October 16th in Louisville. Morning and afternoon hunts are available. They'll also have...

SCAN (Strasburg Community Action Network) will present "Burn Out in The 'Burg" October 2nd at Village Park. In addition to the burn out competition, they'll have a car show for years 1925 to 2021; exh...

For Immediate Release - September 6, 2021 In-Person Workforce Services Available at More American Job Centers Throughout the State SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) a...