According to IBHE data, public universities across Illinois face more than $8.3 billion in deferred maintenance. This backlog ...

Students from Marquette Catholic High School showcased their academic prowess at the Academic Challenge for Engineering and ...

Hayden Birdsong, 23, of Mattoon has made the San Francisco Giants Opening Day roster, as reported by Jon Heyman.

There was a state tournament this weekend in Mattoon, where students were aiming for greatness. The Illinois State Archery ...

Eastern baseball played a dramatic three-game series against Lindenwood, winning 5-4 in 11 innings thanks to a walk-off error ...

Rockford Democrat Karen Hoffman is defending her seat on City Council as political consultant Jason Leviskas runs as an ...

Edgar grew up in Charleston, graduated from Eastern Illinois University and has returned often over the decades. That ongoing involvement has included being a frequent guest speaker at EIU and ...

As prospects of federal budget cuts loom, housing experts in Illinois worry that more people will go unhoused – and that seniors will bear the brunt of the problem.

"One time at a restaurant, the father of a student that had a reputation for being a 'bad' kid came up to me and said thank ...

The Griffins track and field team showcased their prowess at the 9th Annual Jersey Winter Thaw held on Saturday, March 15, ...

David Repking faces a challenge from Tina Thompson for Teutopolis village president in the April 1 election. Repking, 71, is retired. He earned a bachelor of science degree in management at Eastern ...

The Mattoon school board candidates in the April 1 election discussed divisions within the board and found common ground on ...