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Plans Announced for Phase I of Coles Centre
Plans were announced Wednesday for Phase I of Coles Centre, a multi-hotel, convention center, retail and restaurant development located at the intersection of Illinois 16 and Lerna Road, just east of Interstate 57 on Mattoon's east side.A Construction is to begin in December.
Durbin confident in future of FutureGen
The federal commitment of $1.1 billion and the work of the FutureGen Alliance bolsters U.S. Sen.
Hollywood producer returns to Eastern
For an aspiring author, there may be no other career more lucrative than writing for film.
Rural King plans to open in Collinsville
Rural King Supply, a fast-growing farm equipment and supply retailer, plans to open a store in Collinsville next year, and company and city officials say it's a good match for both.
Lumpps to Celebrate 60th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lumpp of Shelbyville will celebrate thier 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner in Mattoon.
Exhibit that Honors IL Servicemembers Opens at Soldier Field
An exhibit that honors the Illinois servicemembers who have died in Iraq or Afghanistan will be on display Wednesday at Soldier Field.
Lake Land College Taking Over Adult Education from Mattoon School District
Lake Land College will now provide all adult education services previously shared with the Mattoon school district.
Staff Editorial: McHugh's offers semester of free tuition, sense of generosity
Almost all businesses try to lure customers in by way of bargain prices, special offers, crazy gimmicks and even the enter-to-win maneuver.
Conference to help disabled young adults
For many high school students and their parents, the transition into adulthood can be challenging, but for many disabled students across the state, the challenge can be multiplied.
Randy Kalal, an English-as-a-second-language instructor in Mattoon, talks about the number of ESL students by Illinois community during Saturday's English Language Learners Conference in Buzzard Hall hosted by the Student Association for the Education of Young Children.
Johnston to Celebrate 80th Birthday
Gene Johnston of Shelbyville will celebrate his 80th birthday on November 7. Gene was born in Shelby County on November 7, 1929 to Paul and Ruby Johnston.
Rose, Righter help search for MAP grant funds
With the General Assembly passing $205 million Oct. 15 to fund the Monetary Award Program grant for the spring semester, the one question remaining is where will the money come from.
Podcast about the Mad Gasser and mass hysteria
We've posted before about the Mad Gasser of Mattoon: In 1944, the small town of Mattoon, Illinois was terrorized by a creepy black-clad prowler who sprayed anesthetic gas in his victims' faces.
Quinn visits to announce plans
Governor Pat Quinn stands in front of television cameras announcing his candidacy for governor in 2010 late Thursday evening at the Holiday Inn in Mattoon, Ill.
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Governor Pat Quinn Honors Fallen Heroes
October 27, 2009. Governor Pat Quinn joined with Gold Star Families for a ceremony at the Sparta VFW to unveil the Portrait of a Soldier memorial exhibition.
Final results tallied from community efforts
The recycling has been weighed and the canned goods have been sent, finalizing the community service events from Homecoming Week 2009.
Quinn kicks off campaign to keep governor's job
Gov. Pat Quinn officially launched his 2010 election campaign Thursday with a nine-stop flyover around the state, including a quick visit to St.
Christa s call: Elvis tribute band plays gospel
A different kind of Elvis tribute takes the stage this weekend, featuring mostly gospel songs.
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Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Hosts Helping Our Hometown Heroes Event in Mattoon
The Illinois Department of Veteransa Affairs hosted a Helping Our Hometown Heroes event today at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4325 in Mattoon for local Veterans, their families, and friends.
New VA Illiana Clinic in Mattoon
Mattoon-Local veterans now have more options for health care facilities. Veteran Affairs Illiana opened the doors to its new clinic in Mattoon.