Category Archives: Local Sports

Blimp Crashes At US Open Erin, WI) -- Emergency crews are on the scene after a blimp crashed today near the site of the U.S. Open at Erin Hills, Wisconsin. There are no immediate details of what happe...

The 11th annual Firecracker Run/Walk will be July 4th in Dieterich. Entry fee is $25.00. If you register by June 26th, you're guaranteed a race t-shirt. The top two female and male runners will be rec...

The Tri-County Athletics Golf Scramble will be played at Norton Knolls Golf Course in Oakland July 22nd. It's a four-person, best ball tournament, with entry fee of $240 per team. Lunch will be served...

Baseball Final: Decatur Gold 5, Mattoon Jr. Legion-3

American Legion Baseball Mattoon Jr. Legion vs Decatur Final Score-Decatur-3 ,Mattoon Jr. Legion-1

Jr. Legion Baseball Firecracker Classic in Mattoon: Toledo 5, Shelby County 1 (Final) Rantoul 5, Shelby County 1 (Final) Mattoon 3, Urbana 2 (Final in 9 Innings) Odin 4, Mattoon 2 (Final in 10 Innings...

If you need a baseball fix this weekend, Mattoon has it. The 10th annual Junior American Legion Firecracker Classic gets underway at 9:00 this morning. Charleston Gold takes on Decatur Black at Laker ...

Hall of fame pitcher Joe Phillips will be honored tomorrow night (6/9) at the place where he spent many a summer's day. The City of Sullivan will dedicate Joe Phillips Field after their native son. Ph...

The IHSA Bass Fishing State Finals will be June 14th and 15th on Carlyle Lake. Boat safety checks will be conducted on the morning of Wednesday, June 14th, with fishing from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fis...

Effingham/Neoga/Mattoon/Arcola/Lawrenceville/Olney - The Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois will be continuing this week as Law Enforcement Officers, Troopers, and personne...