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New Walking Path And Butterfly Habitats Are Coming To Arcola's Kelly Moore Park
A new walking path, two pollinator and butterfly habitats, and educational signage are all coming to Kelly Moore Park in Arcola, thanks to a $35,000 g...
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EIU Athletic Director Tom Michael Returns to the University of Illinois
EIU Athletic Director Tom Michael Returns to the University of Illinois by EIU Athletics CHARLESTON, IL (05/05/2026) From eiupanthers.com For twelve y...
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A Toast to 250: Red, White and Wine
May 04, 2026

ROE #11 Announces Recognition of Excellence Award Winners
Charleston, IL - The Regional Office of Education #11 (ROE #11) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Recognition of Excellence Award. This ...
May 01, 2026

Camp New Hope Calls On Community For Spring Cleanup Day
Camp New Hope in Neoga is getting ready for another summer season, and they're asking the community to come out and help make it happen. Camp New Hope...
May 01, 2026

ZZ Top to perform at The Mill
ZZ Top to perform at The Mill Tickets to the August 29th performance will go on sale Friday, April 24th at 10am. TERRE HAUTE, Ind.- ZZ Top is coming t...
Apr 29, 2026

Lake Land College Hosts Spring Art Show - Winners Announced
Lake Land College recently hosted its fifth annual Spring Art Show. The show included a total of 87 submissions from students, staff, faculty and arti...
Apr 28, 2026

Registration Open for Mattoon Public Library's Next A.S.K. Program
MATTOON - Register early for the next A.S.K. program at the Mattoon Public Library and receive a free copy of the book Nobody Wants Your Sh*t: The Art...
Apr 27, 2026

Ryne Sandberg, Ken Griffey Jr. and Nolan Ryan Trading Cards, Gold Ingot, and More Available at Treasurer Michael Frerichs' Online ICash Auction
Ryne Sandberg, Ken Griffey Jr. and Nolan Ryan Trading Cards, Gold Ingot, and More Available at Treasurer Michael Frerichs' Online ICash Auction Lookin...
Apr 24, 2026

Neoga's Haarman Named Superintendent of Distinction
Neoga's Haarman Named Superintendent of Distinction SPRINGFIELD-Kevin Haarman, superintendent of Neoga CUSD #3, has been named the 2026 Superintendent...
Apr 24, 2026

