Emergency officials are asking residents in parts of Fayette County to evacuate as a precaution following a large anhydrous tank accident. The incident occurred on Mulberry Grove Road near Persimmon Avenue. As a precautionary measure, emergency services are recommending evacuation of a three-mile radius around the scen...

The Illinois State Wild Turkey Federation is accepting applications for college scholarships. Applicants must be residents of the state who are enrolled in a public community college, four-year public college, or public university in the state. Major course of study must be: Conservation, wildlife management, ecolog...

The Storm Memorial Public Library in Windsor is looking for sponsors for the summer reading program. Sponsorship, which starts at just $40.00, helps fund activities, prizes, and hands-on learning opportunities for kids. For more information, call Bailey at 217-459-2498 or donate here:

The Mobile Food Pantry returns to Windsor Grade School on Thursday, April 9, 2026. It's open to residents of Shelby and Moultrie Counties, but registration is required by Thursday, April 2, at noon. To reserve your spot, call 217-459-2498. It's open to the first 120 who sign up.

Mattoon JFL is looking for volunteers. There are many ways to help out - coaching, serving on the board, helping at home games in concessions, working gates, and grilling. Get more info at apply today at mattoonjfl.com.

At the request of the City of Sullivan, the Illinois Department of Transportation has adjusted the speed limit on Route 32 at the south end of town. It is now a 45 mile-per-hour zone from Sweet Vail to the south city limits near Vineyard Church. Please be aware of the change when traveling through Sullivan.

Eastern Illinois Foodbank Announces "Foodmobile" Food Distribution in Coles County Sponsored by Earthrise Energy Coles County, IL - Eastern Illinois Foodbank (EIF) is distributing food to local families facing food insecurity. The Foodmobile will visit Coles County on 04/08/2026 to provide free groceries, in...

Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA) Scholarships Available The Embarras River Basin Agency, Inc. (ERBA), in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) through the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), will have scholarships available for income eligible individuals who want to ...

Calling all local artists! There's still time to submit your art for our fifth annual Spring Art Show! Students, staff, faculty and community members of ALL ages are invited to submit their work for this special event! Art of all mediums is accepted - so whether you draw, paint, sculpt, write, knit, design, style nails...

A Greenup man, who had worked as a school bus driver for the Charleston School District, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for disseminating child sexual abuse material. Karl Kimble, 55, was arrested last May after investigators from the Illinois Attorney General's office searched his Greenup residence and disco...