An Effingham man is in custody after his arrest Monday for various drug offenses. 38-year-old Allen G. Matlock was taken into custody for delivery of 15 to 100 grams of […]

Altamont city council members Monday heard more from Schuetzenfest Committee members about plans for this year’s celebration if it is relocated from the County Fairgrounds to downtown Altamont. Initial plans […]

The Lake Land College Board of Trustees met Monday night and approved participation in the Coles County Enterprise Zone and the Tuition and Fee Rates for Summer 2026, Fall 2026 […]

The Du Quoin State Fair is proud to announce that country star Russell Dickerson will take the Grandstand stage on Saturday, September 5, 2026, bringing his high-energy, feel-good country hits to one of […]

Beecher City school board members Monday approved a school calendar for 2026-27. Things will get started with a Teachers Institute on August 12, with the first student attendance day on […]

The Illinois Masonic Children’s Assistance Program (IMCAP), an Illinois Freemasonry Charity partner with Southern Masonic Lodges, is offering the N. G. Cowen Scholarship for another year. The Cowen Scholarship was […]

Dieterich school board members Monday approved the 2026-27 school year calendar. The first day of student attendance will be Friday, August 14. The calendar also includes the addition of two […]