"It's important to learn how to serve people from the start... And you can't serve people unless you care for them." This was the theme State Senator Kyle McCarter presented to the Greater Shelbyville Chamber of Commerce last Thursday evening.

The Shelbyville Festival of Lights Committee cordially invites you and your family to join them at the Shelbyville Festival of Lights Soup Supper.

The US Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is reporting rising lake levels due to recent rainfall.

The Shelbyville City Council approved the appointment of William "Bill" Maxedon as the new Building Commissioner.

Frank and JoAnn Stites of Effingham will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on November 22.

Shelbyville businesses are planning a variety of activities to get residents and visitors in the spirit of the Hometown Holidays.

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The Shelbyville Manor honored several of their veterans on Veteran's Day. Shown are: Dave White, Harry Armstrong, John Moore, Alice Nobbe, Bob McCafferty, Frank Yates and long time volunteer Harold "Monk" Duggins.

The Illinois Muskie Tournament Trail held their State Championship here on Lake Shelbyville on November 7 and 8. Eighteen teams participated in this tournament.

Walmart assistant manager Rob Owens presents a $1000 donation to Angel of Love coordinators Vonda McConnell and Diane Wheeler.

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lumpp of Shelbyville will celebrate thier 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner in Mattoon.

State Senator Kyle McCarter will speak to the Greater Shelbyville Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, November 12.

The Shelbyville Marching Rams completed its competition season as Overall Grand Champions in the Field Show last weekend at Atwood-Hammond. The Marching Rams also brought home 10 other awards: percussion - 1st in parade, 2nd in field show; drum majors - 2nd in parade, 2nd in field show; colorguard - 1st in parade, 1st in field show; band - 1st in ...

Elementary children will enjoy hearing and reading about "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" thanks to a donation of 80 books to Shelbyville Schools by Walmart.

Area students will once again be giving honor to local veterans and receiving a history lesson from local speakers at the same time.

Combined choruses lead the audience in "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" as the finale at Shelbyville High School's Fall Choral concert Tuesday evening.

The grand prize winner of the Rotary Club Halloween Costume Judging was six month old Brooklyn Pittmann who was dressed as a mouse laying on a mousetrap.

Recepiton, Reunion, Anniversary, Christmas or any other party?? Contact the Shelbyville Eagles Club.

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.

The Health Fair held at the Shelby County Senior Center had a great turnout on Wednesday, October 28.