Category Archives: Overnights

The Charleston Parks and Recreation Department will head to Busch Stadium for the season opening series between the Cardinals and Cubs. Only 45 tickets will be sold for the April 5th day game. Cost is...

The American Red Cross will team with the Neoga Healthcare Club for a Valentine's Day blood drive from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at Neoga High School. If they hit the goal of 55 units of blood, the American Red ...

The "Give a Little Love" campaign is underway at Central Illinois McDonald's. Donate one-dollar or more through February 20th and you'll have your name displayed on a paper heart. Proceeds benefit fam...

Reservations are now being taken for May Merriment. The annual fundraiser will be held at the Mattoon Area Family YMCA on May 6th. Silent auction and social hour start at 5:00, and the live auction ge...

Join the Mattoon High School Band boosters on Tuesday, February 21st for the annual senior night dinner. A $5.00 ticket at the door includes your choice of pulled pork sandwich, boneless wings, or wal...

According to a recent press release from Illinois State Police District 10, two pedestrians were struck on I-72 the night of Thursday, February 9th at 7:45 PM in a hit and run car crash. The incident ...

7th Grade State Tournament: Class 7-1A: (For the State Championship): -FINAL: Sigel St. Michael's 62, Bartonville Monroe 39 Congratulations to Sigel St. Michael's on winning the State Championship! &n...

Aretha Franklin Says She Will Retire (Detroit, MI) -- A new album is on the way from Aretha Franklin, but she says this will be the end. The new album will be produced in part by Stevie Wonder. Frankl...

Do you get the 3 day weekend for Lincoln's Birthday? Monday is looking really good. From the National Weather Service: Today: Sunny, with a high near 26. Wind chill values between 1 and 11. Northwest ...

Four 8th grade boys' basketball teams advanced to state with sectional victories last night. In 1A, Sigel St. Michael's took down Pana Sacred Heart, 50-23. They'll play Ottawa Marquette Saturday. In 2...