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For Immediate Release SPRINGFIELD, IL - Wednesday, August 15th is Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair. While Governor Rauner attends much of the Illinois State Fair, this is his day to host spec...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Illinois, east central Illinois and southeast Illinois including Clark-Clay-Coles-Crawford-Cumberland-Douglas-Edgar-Effingham-Jasper-Lawrence-...

According to the Illinois State Police, 21-year-old Megan Scarlett, of Cowden was on a rural road in Shelby County and did not give appropriate room for an oncoming vehicle driven by 39-year-old Jacob...

Mattoon Huddle Trivia Night will be August 18th at the Mattoon American Legion. Cost is $20 per person. Teams can consist of up to eight players. Pay by August 10th and you'll get reserved seating and...

The Cumberland County High School volleyball team will have a bake sale and car wash August 18th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Toledo Fillin' Station. Please stop by and support the ladies, get a...

Lake Land College is seeking public comments about the college in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The college will host a visit November 5th and 6th with a ...

The annual Dart for the Heart to benefit the Walk Family with medical expenses will be held August 25th, starting at 7:00 a.m. at the original Burger King in Mattoon. Cost is $25, if registered before...

(Detroit, MI) -- A number of sources have confirmed that legendary singer Aretha Franklin is gravely ill. The Detroit native is said to be in hospice care and her family is asking fans to pray for her...

(Merriam, KS) -- The company that makes Lee and Wrangler jeans is getting out of the denim business. VF Corporation announced today it is splitting off its denim lines and will focus instead on its fa...

The Special Olympics Family Festival returns to Lake Land College September 15th. Over twelve-hundred volunteers are needed to make this amazing day a success. You can be a part of the carnival of fun...