US-Iran peace agreement: A reason to be optimistic?
The United States and Iran are close to signing an agreement aimed at ending their war, three regional officials told The Associated Press on Friday. A senior U.S. official said
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🍺 Brewing Bloomington's history: Meyer Brewing Co. in photos
The Meyer & Wochner Brewery, later the Meyer Brewing Co., made German lager from the 1870s until Prohibition closed it. The site now is Highland Golf Course on Bloomington
Photos: Rural King Mattoon campus groundbreaking
Rural King leaders announced a new Mattoon campus north of Illinois 16 and west of Interstate 57 consisting of a company headquarters, a flagship store, and a 1,500-seat events center.
đźšś Fields of tradition: Central Illinois farming through the years
For generations, farming has been at the heart of life in Central Illinois. From horse-drawn equipment and family harvests to county fairs and modern machinery, these historic images capture the
Glancing Back for June 13: Police investigating murder of EIU student
Oh how times have changed. Or have they? Take a glance at local stories from years past.
FACTS FOR FAMILIES: Growing minds all summer long
Learning does not stop when school is out for the summer; it continues every day through experiences at home and in the community.
Exchange Club honors American flag flyers
The Exchange Club of Mattoon recently honored four couples, one individual, and one organization for regularly flying the American flag.
Community, competition, camaraderie mark Tour de Charleston
Nearly 140 cyclists took the opportunity to ride in the Tour de Charleston throughout the Charleston countryside.
Special Olympics Illinois summer games are lifechanging
Over 22,000 athletes from across the state competed in the annual games held in Bloomington-Normal.
RAW: DC: WORK CREW APPEARS OUTSIDE KENNEDY CENTER
A work crew appears outside the Kennedy Center amid a Friday deadline to remove President Donald Trump
What has helped rookie JJ Wetherholt to steady start in majors?
Through 60 games, Cardinals rookie JJ Wetherholt has been one of the best rookie producers in the majors. He attributed the steadiness to a day-to-day approach he formed in college.
SpaceX Makes History with Record-Breaking IPO
SpaceX began trading after completing what is being widely reported as the largest IPO in U.S. history, raising roughly $75 billion and reaching a valuation.
Concerts, drone show, more set for Coles County Fourth of July weekend
Coles County is set to go all out on Fourth of July weekend to celebrate the U.S. 250th anniversary with two tribute act concerts, parades, an airshow, a drone performance
Glancing Back for June 12: Suitcase belonging to turquoise dealer mistakenly involved in a bomb scare
Oh how times have changed. Or have they? Take a glance at local stories from years past.
2,300 Ameren customers in Bloomington-Normal still without power after severe storms
Thousands of Ameren and Corn Belt Energy customers were without power during patch of severe weather on Thursday.
Streator residents, officials begin recovery after tornado ripped through Thursday
Cleanup and damage assessments are underway in Streator following Thursday night tornadoes.
Video: Streator mayor addresses ongoing storm recovery
Cleanup and damage assessments are underway in Streator following Thursday night tornadoes.
What to do if your power goes out — Illinois EMA offers tips
Utility crews work Friday, June 12, 2026, to restore power lines along state Route 251 outside Streator, after a tornado moved through the area June 11 causing significant damage.
Rural King's $75 million project to include new store, corporate office, event center in Mattoon
Rural King is building a new flagship store, corporate office and event center along a planned north extension of Swords Drive near I-57.
Cooks Mills Fire Protection District pork chop dinner is Saturday, June 13
Volunteer firefighters with the Cooks Mills Fire Protection District will hold their annual pork chop dinner fundraiser Saturday, June 13.
MY AMISH HOME: Three spills and a thankful spirit
"From within, out of the heart of man, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All thes...
Search the latest Coles County real estate transfers
Source: Illinois Department of Revenue real estate transfer declaration sheets were submitted with the deeds recorded in the Coles County Recorder’s Office. Dollar amounts represent the net sale price.
YARD AND GARDEN: What’s causing the circles in my lawn? Fairy rings
Have you ever noticed a near-perfect circle of lush green grass or a ring of mushrooms growing in a lawn? They are caused by soil-dwelling fungi and are commonly referred
Rural King campus, I-57 interchange road work planned in Mattoon
Extensive road work is scheduled in coming months for the construction of Rural King