Category Archives: Local News

Over 50 Schools On ISBE Probation (Springfield, IL) -- Over 50 Illinois schools are on probation. Illinois State Board of Education says the schools aren't complying with Governor J.B. Pritzker's mask...

IHSA Establishes First-Ever Esports State Series (Undated) -- The Illinois High School Association is set to hold its first-ever esports State Series. The inaugural tournament will take place in April...

For Immediate Release - August 24, 2021 Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Creating the Local Journalism Task Force Governor JB Pritzker signed into law Senate Bill 134, which creates the Local Journalis...

What's believed to have been the oldest structure in Newton appears to be a total loss. Yesterday's Pub caught on fire last night, and firefighters were still on the scene of the blaze this morning. D...

Area Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists will be hosting tree indentifying walks starting next month (September). Sessions will be held from 10:00 a.m. to noon on select Wednesdays. The first will...

For Immediate Release - August 23, 2021 Gov. Pritzker Signs Package of Legislation to Advance Equity in Higher Education SPRINGFIELD - Governor JB Pritzker today signed a package of legislation that a...

For Immediate Release - August 23, 2021 Safe Routes to School project proposals sought SPRINGFIELD - With summer break coming to an end and students hitting the books, the Illinois Department of Trans...

The Mattoon Eagles will be hosting the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce Lobster Boil on Friday September 24th from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Tickets which include a 1 1/4lb lobster with seasoned corn and potatoes, l...

For Immediate Release - August 23, 2021 Pritzker Administration Breaks Ground on $216.8 Million Rebuild Illinois Funded I-57/74 CHAMPAIGN-URBANA - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of T...

For Immediate Release - August 23, 2021 Annual Labor Day Celebration for United Way Cancelled The Annual Labor Day Celebration, hosted by Dr Ryan & Sara Jennings scheduled for September 3rd has be...