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Cleanup continues, road closures expected following Mattoon building collapse

MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — The Mattoon Fire Chief said several roads in the city will be closed for about two weeks while crews clean up a building that collapsed earlier this year. Chief Jeff Hilligoss said cleanup will begin Monday, Nov. 16. The following roads will be closed until the work is completed: Westbound Prairie […]

Mattoon, IL · 19h

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Treat Yourself To The Best Meals In Illinois At These 7 Incredible Small Town Restaurants

Searching for the best meals in Illinois at incredible small town restaurants worth visiting?. These 7 restaurants serve amazing food and create memories that last long after the last bite!. 1. Moonshine Store (Martinsville) The sign out front says “Welcome to Moonshine, Population 3,” and if that doesn’t make you...

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Ribbon-cutting event to be held for Fried Green Tomatoes in Marshall

MARSHALL, Ill. (WTWO/WAWV) — A ribbon-cutting and grand-opening event will take place in Marshall next week to celebrate Fried Green Tomatoes’ new location. Fried Green Tomatoes is an antique shop in downtown Marshall. The store was originally located on the corner of North 6th Street and Plum Street, but is now moving next door to […]

Marshall, IL · 1d

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Aiming to break the cycle of homelessness, Urbana’s Hope Village will welcome residents soon

URBANA — A new community of small homes in Urbana — designed for people who are chronically homeless with complex medical needs — plans to welcome its first residents later this month. With 24 one-bedroom homes located in north Urbana just south of I-74, Hope Village aims...

Urbana, IL · 1d
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WCIA

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Community Spotlight: Faith Church Holiday Bazaar

FAIRMOUNT, Ill. (WCIA) — Faith Church in Fairmount is kicking off the holiday season with its fifth annual Holiday Bazaar. Organizers Leanna Bolden and Quinn Rademacher came on The Morning Show to preview the event, which will have 47 vendors selling everything from baked goods to woodworking, 3D printing, art and more. They said the […]

Fairmount, IL · 16h

The Telegraph

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Calhoun takes swarming defense to Arthur for Class 1A quarterfinal

Calhoun takes its 10-1 record and stingy defense to Arthur to face 10-1 ALAH in a Claass 1A football quarterfinal at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Arthur, IL · 17h

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Unity, SJO, Oakwood and Salt Fork players earn All-State recognition

Eleven area players received All-State recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association this week. Keegan Germano (Unity), Zeke Young (Monticello) and Cameron Wagner (St. Joseph-Ogden) are three of 11 football players earning spots on the IHSFCA All-State list this fall. URBANA - In Class 1A, Oakwood running back Kyler Johnson and Salt Fork's Zayden Bromley received first-team recognition from the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. Fisher defensive back Andrew Todd and Oakwood lineman Walker Enos earned honorable mention nods. Five players from area Class 3A programs made the annual list. St. Joseph-Ogden offensive lineman Cameron Wagner , Unity linebacker Keegan Germano and Monticello receiver Zeke Young were named among Illinois' top small-school players. The Spartans' Lane McKinney earned an honorable mention at quarterback, while the Rockets' Michael Hardin made the list at running back. Lane McKinney St. Joseph-Ogden Michael Hardin Unity From the eastern side of Champaign County, Mahomet-Seymour running back Marco Casillas was the only area player recognized in Class 4A and above. Rounding out the list was St. Thomas More's Sam Kluesner, who earned an honorable mention in 8-man football. Players will be introduced prior of their respective classes state championship game at Hancock Stadium

Oakwood, IL · 1d

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Residence hall closed since 2024 set to reopen in fall after renovation

Thomas Hall is set to be reopened in fall 2027 after being closed for three years, while Pemberton Hall will be converted into a welcome center in the future. Thomas Hall will be reopened with a modern design featuring 10 pod-style bathrooms on each floor, along with new painting and flooring.

Charleston, IL · 1d

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Literacy scores improve while math drags behind statewide and in central Illinois, school officials say

Math is a sore spot for many school districts in Illinois. Far fewer students are meeting state expectations for what they have learned in math class compared to English. That’s partially because many districts have focused on improving literacy in recent years – and have made progress. Urbana...

Illinois · 21h

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Women's Basketball Recap - November 11

ST. LOUIS - Three Eastern Illinois players scored in double figures led by Ava Stoller's 18 points, but Saint Louis held the Panthers to 26 percent shooting in the final quarter to escape with a 64-58 win over EIU. For the second straight game, EIU held a slight lead after...

Charleston, IL · 1d

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Eastern marching band gets new uniforms

The Panther Marching Band revealed updated uniforms at its concert Nov. 1 after going without new ones for 15 years. PMB Director David Boggs said the idea started three years ago when University President Jay Gatrell was going to play the sousaphone with the band at a basketball game. He said Gatrell made a comment about the bibs being itchy.

Charleston, IL · 3d