Local News
JUST IN: Effingham Police Chief Speaks Out After Shots Fired At Car Carrying Teens
An 18-year-old Effingham woman is in custody after an early morning shooting on the 300 block of North 3rd Street. At about 1:50 a.m. today, Friday, J...
Jul 24, 2026
Red Cross Is Facing A Nationwide Blood Shortage - Here's How Coles County Can Help!
The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm on a critical nationwide blood shortage, and there's a local opportunity this upcoming week to help do so...
Jul 24, 2026
IDPH Awards ERBA Grant to Expand Access to Home Repair Assistance for Low-Income Families
For Immediate Release - July 22, 2026 GREENUP, IL - Embarras River Basin Agency, Inc. (ERBA) is pleased to announce it's Housing Counseling Department...
Jul 22, 2026
Clark County Fair
Bring the family and feel the hometown excitement at the Clark County Fair, Monday, August 3rd through Saturday, August 8th, 2026! Celebrate agricultu...
Jul 19, 2026
Farmers Market: The Musical
Theatre In The Park in Charleston invites you to "Farmers Market: The Musical" July 23rd, 24th, and 25th around 7 PM at Kiwanis Park. Come early from ...
Jul 19, 2026
Eastern Illinois Football Week Zero
Eastern Illinois football kicks off 2026 with a Week Zero matchup Thursday, August 27, at former OVC rival Murray State. This season, the Panthers wer...
Jul 19, 2026
Mark Wilson Spotlight
Eastern Illinois University has named Mark Wilson as its next Director of Athletics. Wilson brings more than 30 years of NCAA Division One leadership,...
Jul 19, 2026
Mark Wilson Spotlight
Eastern Illinois University has named Mark Wilson as its next Director of Athletics. Wilson brings more than 30 years of NCAA Division One leadership, including 21 years as A-D at Tennessee Tech, where his programs won more than 45 OVC championships and made 18 NCAA postseason appearances. EIU President Jay Gatrell pra...
Jul 19, 2026
Eastern Illinois Football Week Zero Matchup
Eastern Illinois football kicks off 2026 with a Week Zero matchup Thursday, August 27, at former OVC rival Murray State. This season, the Panthers were picked seventh in the OVC preseason poll, with UT Martin named the favorite. EIU opens conference play Saturday, October 10 at Gardner-Webb, then hosts Lindenwood Satur...
Jul 19, 2026
Clark County Fair
Bring the family and feel the hometown excitement at the Clark County Fair, Monday, August 3rd through Saturday, August 8th, 2026! Celebrate agriculture, local talent, fair food, carnival rides, and unforgettable grandstand action all week long. Don't miss the Queen Pageant, T & A Bucking Bulls Rodeo, Harness Racin...
Jul 19, 2026
