Category Archives: Local News

Mattoon High School Graduation Parade is presented by KC Summers Auto Group on 101.3 WMCI, broadcasting live from First Mid Bank and Trust. Join us for the Mattoon High School Class of 2021 graduation...

The Shelby County Dive Team will have a cookout in the Johnstowne Mall parking lot in Shelbyville this Saturday (5/29). You can choose from bacon burgers, brat burgers, pork burgers, quarter-pound hot...

The Paris City Band will resume concerts on Father's Day, June 20th at 7:00 p.m. They'll play every Sunday through July 18th, with the exception of July 4th, when they'll perform from 2:00-4:00 as par...

This Friday's (5/28) Mike Elam Memorial Blood Drive has been moved to the Mattoon American Legion. Donation times are the same - 2:00-6:00 p.m. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org.

For Immediate Release - May 26, 2021 Secretary of State Jesse White Warns Residents to be Aware of Scams Targeting Illinoisans Secretary of State Jesse White is warning Illinois residents to be on ale...

For Immediate Release - May 26, 2021 Public Health Officials Announce 1,139 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease, More than 11 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in Illinois SPRINGFIELD - The Ill...

For Immediate Release - May 26, 2021 Lincolnland Hospice Hosts Special Memory Event for Children Lincolnland Hospice of Sarah Bush Lincoln is hosting its 21st annual Memory Day, a program geared towar...

For Immediate Release - May 26, 2021 'Border to Border' seat belt enforcement through Memorial Day focuses on reducing injuries, fatalities SPRINGFIELD -The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illi...

According to the Effingham County Highway Department, road work is scheduled for tomorrow (5/27) from 7:30-3:30 on Funkhouser Road from Route 40 south to the I-70 overpass. One lane will remain open w...

For Immediate Release - May 26, 2021 Sharing Smiles and Joy EFFINGHAM- To help bring joy to those who have to be in the hospital as well as sharing happiness amongst colleagues, HSHS St. Anthony's Mem...