As of January 1, 2022, Heartland Newsfeed is including obituaries as a part of our local content offerings. Like traditional print media, we will charge for submissions: $25 for death notices. Death notices must include the deceased's full name, age, town, date, time and place of death, funeral home, and funeral home website. Also, arrangements pending with the same information. $25 for full obituaries without a submitted photo. This is […]

MATTOON -- Incoming freshmen and transfer students coming to Eastern Illinois University will expect an increase in tuition beginning at the beginning of the 2025-26 academic year. Tuition will be increasing by 2.75% per credit hour, according to a statement by Matt Bierman, the University's Vice President of Business Affairs. This change means that an incoming freshman taking 15 credit hours of coursework will have to pay an additional $139.50, […]

This is article one from a two-part series. URBANA — Recent dust storms in Illinois have raised the question of the cause of these events. In the last few years, these dust events have caused fatal accidents among traveling motorists. Another public concern is the drop in air quality during these storms. Some of the emerging questions concerning dust storms include: Has spring weather become windier, leading to storms that […]

Research companies can often be profitable and rewarding to operate, especially in the chemical and medical areas. The daily work is engaging, and there’ll be plenty of room for growth. That’s why you could be considering starting a research business. You’ll have plenty of reasons to go for it. That doesn’t mean just rushing into it without thinking about it. You’re much better off taking a smart approach. That way, […]

Starting or running a business today means more than just having a great idea. You’ve also got to think smart about how you work, and that means bringing tech into the picture. It doesn’t need to be fancy or expensive, but it does need to be part of your plan. Whether you’re a one-person show or you’ve got a small team, using the right tech can save you loads of […]

MATTOON -- The sounds of excited customers and music filled the parking lot of the first Panda Express in Mattoon and Coles County. The grand opening took place on Friday at 10 a.m., with a soft opening occurring earlier in the week. Dozens of community members, organization leaders, and officials from Panda Express corporate were in attendance. The restaurant features dine-in seating for customers as well as a drive-thru and […]