For many Americans, Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. It is the first nationally celebrated warm-weather holiday of the year, and many Illinoisians will participate in such activities as grilling, boating, swimming, and drinking. The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) encourages everyone...

Give your child a summer filled with adventure, exploration, friendship, and unforgettable memories at the Douglas-Hart Nature Center Summer Day Camps located in Mattoon, IL! Kids today spend more time indoors than ever before - but at Douglas-Hart Nature Center, campers unplug, get outside, and experience the magic of...

Lake Land College recognized its latest class of graduating nurses at the annual Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) pinning ceremony. During the ceremony, all Spring 2026 ADN graduates were recognized for completing the program, and several students received awards for academic and clinical excellence. The Associate Degree...

SPRINGFIELD, IL - The Illinois State Fair is bringing a night of heartfelt lyrics and high-energy folk rock to the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage, as four-time GRAMMY Award nominees The Avett Brothers perform on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Known for their raw emotion, tight harmonies, and genre-blending sound, The Av...

SPRINGFIELD - Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to the summer boating season, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and Illinois Conservation Police are urging people to wear life jackets anytime they're on the water and to only operate boats while sober. National Safe Boating Week is May...

HSHS St. Anthony's Wound Healing Center Recognized for Superiority in Patient Satisfaction and Wound Healing Rates One of two centers nationwide to earn honor for 16 consecutive years EFFINGHAM, Ill. - When you have a wound that will not heal, you need expert, compassionate care you can trust. Physicians, leaders and c...

IL Freedom Caucus Calls for DOJ Investigation Into Pritzker Administration Over Noncitizen Voter Registration Concerns FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Contact: info@illinoisfreedomcaucus.org Springfield, IL - The Illinois Freedom Caucus is calling for an immediate federal investigation following reports t...

(Paris, IL)-Sycamore Pain & Wellness, a service of Horizon Health, will offer discounted health screenings on Thursday, June 4, from 7 to 9 am (Eastern Time). The clinic is located at 1378 South State Road 46 in Terre Haute, Indiana. The screenings will include blood pressure, blood sugar, and lipid panel (HDL, LDL...

Mattoon Rally Crew is serving up fun this summer with its inaugural youth pickleball camp, June fifteenth through nineteenth. Campers will work on fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship while building confidence on the court. It's open to kids that have completed third through eighth grade, and is limited to the fir...

Want to keep your kids reading over summer break? Want to try and win a grand prize? Do you like weekly prizes? Fun programs? Reading in general? Welcome to the Charleston Carnegie Public Library's Summer Read! This year's theme is Plant a Seed, Read!, and we invite our community members of all ages to participate (adu...