Category Archives: Overnights

Illinois State Police will step up patrols for the big game this weekend. Troopers will strictly enforce the Fatal-4 moving violations, which include DUI, speeding, distracted driving, and seat belt c...

Tickets are now on the sale for the Panther Club 2017 Spring Fling. The evening includes live and silent auction, food and live music. Proceeds help to fund scholarship expenses and operating costs fo...

Driver faces multiple charges, including a DUI, after being involved in a traffic accident along I-74 the afternoon of Wednesday, February 1st around 3:44 p.m. According to a recent press release from...

The Sandra and Jack Pine Honors College at Eastern Illinois University will host its 32nd annual Scholastic Bowl Tournament Saturday, Feb. 4, in Coleman Hall. The tournament will begin at 8:30 a.m., w...

U.S. Bacon Reserves Leanest Since 1957 (Undated) -- The USDA is warning of a possible bacon shortage. Though more pigs than ever are being produced, foreign buyers are responsible for creating the lea...

Cheerleaders File Class-Action Against The NFL (San Francisco, CA) -- Professional cheerleaders are suing the NFL. The class-action suit filed in San Francisco yesterday claims cheerleaders often get ...

This letter is from Ed Dowd, Executive Director, Mattoon Chamber of Commerce "One of the roles of the Chamber of Commerce is to help keep members informed of legislative issues that pertain to their b...

The Mattoon girls' basketball team slipped one spot to #5 in Class 3A. T-town moved up to 4th in 2A, while Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond went from 9th to 10th. In 1A, St. Anthony received five votes...

(Cleveland, OH) -- Tom Brady's understudy is drawing interest from the Browns. Cleveland.com reports the Browns may attempt to acquire New England backup quarterback, and former EIU star, Jimmy Garopp...

The state's largest employee union is beginning a strike authorization vote today for its 30-thousand members after a year-long battle with the Rauner administration at the bargaining table and in cou...