Category Archives: Local News

For Immediate Release - August 5, 2025 Discover Extraordinary Value at Sierra - New Outdoor Retailer Opening in Mattoon on August 16 Sierra is bringing its signature shopping experience to Mattoon, IL...

For Immediate Release Emerald Acres Mid-Year Report Highlights $6.7 Million Economic Impact and Community Growth [MATTOON, IL] August 4th, 2025 - Since opening in December 2024, Emerald Acres Sports C...

For Immediate Release - August 4, 2025 Illinois State Police Issues Fourth Round of Firearm Enforcement Grants $1 million for local law enforcement agencies SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois State Police (IS...

Coles County Grant Opportunities for Fall of 2025 (Mattoon, Illinois - August 4, 2025) Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is pleased to announce the Fall Grant cycle for 2025. Grant Opportunit...

For Immediate Release Illinois Soybean Association Announces 2025 20 Under 40 Award Recipients Bloomington, Ill. - August 4, 2025 - After undergoing a rigorous judging process, 20 farmers were identif...

For Immediate Release - August 4, 2025 Gaming Board Announces Enhanced, Uniformed Advertising Rules for Casinos, Video Gaming and Sports Wagering Bans advertisements on college campuses; additional re...

For Immediate Release Grant Opportunities Now Open for Mattoon Unit 2 School District Educators (Mattoon, Illinois - August 4, 2025) The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is pleased to announ...

For Immediate Release - August 4, 2025 Illinois State Police Investigates Vehicular Endangerment Incidents Near Effingham - The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Patrol Troop 9 and Division of C...

For Immediate Release - August 4, 2025 Illinois State Fair Expands Tram Service SPRINGFIELD, IL - The most requested ride at the Illinois State Fair is returning with more stops this year. Made possib...

For Immediate Release Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Announces New Teacher Grant Opportunity (Effingham, Illinois - August 4, 2025) The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is please...