Category Archives: Overnights

Former Congressman Aaron Schock won't be tried in his hometown. A federal judge yesterday turned down Schock's request to move his corruption trial to Peoria. Schock is facing a laundry list of charge...

Lake Land College is accepting nominations for several awards to be announced in spring 2017. The Distinguished Service Award and the Alumnus Achievement Award will be presented at the college's 2017 ...

The T-town Wooden Shoes unite with their county rivals the St. Anthony Bulldogs to fight cancer December 17th at T-town Junior High, starting at 10:00 a.m. Special Guests 2016 Miss Illinois Jaryn Fran...

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is trying to ratchet up the pressure on lawmakers to deliver a new state budget. The governor tweeted out a video asking a half dozen or so lawmakers to drop their suit ...

If you don't have plans for New Year's Eve, you can come out to the Mattoon American Legion Post 88. They will be having a rib eye /shrimp dinner with wine, a comedy show with Trey the Drummer, and a ...

Lake Land College will be offering free GED classes in several locations, with orientation beginning January 2nd. Classes will be available in Arthur, Effingham, Marshall, Mattoon, Pana, Paris and She...

Illinois' community colleges should know by the end of next week how much of the newly approved three-million-dollars in emergency money they're going to get. The state's community college board says ...

EIU Alumni Services is looking for volunteers to help with the fall commencement on December 17th at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. Volunteers are needed to collect tickets, pass out programs, help students in...

The Mattoon Hitmen are selling tickets for a chance to win hundreds of dollars worth of prizes, including an I-Pad, concert tickets, gift baskets, and gift certificates from area businesses. Tickets a...

Illinois State Police (ISP) in District 12 encourage motorists to prepare for travel during cold weather. Preparation now will make dealing with possible roadside mishaps a little easier. Drivers are ...