Category Archives: Overnights

What happens when you take some of the most brilliant minds from area high schools and put them under one roof? Nothing other than an academic face off, where teams are pitted against each other in ei...

Study: Too Much Social Media Time Leads To Loneliness A new study says young adults who spend a lot of time on social media feel socially isolated. The survey questioned Americans 19 to 32. Those who ...

The Arcola Alumni Association is seeking nominations for distinguished alumni honorees. Nomination forms are available at Arcola High School, the Arcola Public Library, First Mid-Illinois Bank and Tru...

The Kiwanis Club of Mattoon's annual pancake breakfast will be next weekend on Saturday, March 11th, at Mattoon Middle School. Tickets are $6 for adults, $2 for kids ages 5-12, and kids 5 and under ea...

According to a recent press release from Illinois e-News, Illinois State Treasurer, Michael Frerichs, will seek to reunite Charleston Residents with unclaimed property. Michael Frerichs' staff will be...

High School Boys' Basketball: Regional Competition: Class 3A: -FINAL: Mt. Zion 70, Effingham 53 -FINAL: Eisenhower 66, Southeast 55 -FINAL: Breese Central 44, Civic Memorial 43 -FINAL: Champaign Centr...

The Illinois Products Expo will return to the Illinois State Fairgrounds this weekend. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday. You'll be able to taste, sample a...

Salisbury Church in Charleston will host an American Red Cross Blood Drive this Sunday, March 5th from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Pizza and strawberry bread will be provided. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS, or visit...

A familiar face and voice is back at the original Burger King. And this time, he's the owner. Ernie Drummond has purchased the iconic Mattoon Restaurant. Drummond worked for original owner Gene Hoots ...

7th Grade Regional Volleyball: Class 2A: -FINAL: Albion defeats Ramsey: 25-13, 11-25, 25-21 -FINAL: Hutsonville defeats Oblong: 25-18, 25-10   Class 3A: -FINAL: Auburn defeats Pana: 25-21, 25-11 ...