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Scott Doerr

East Central Illinois Region

Doerr is 2026 Superintendent of Distinction

Dr. Scott Doerr, superintendent of Nokomis CUSD #22, has been named a 2026 Superintendent of Distinction by his peers in the Kaskaskia Region of the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA). Doerr was honored at an awards luncheon on Thursday, April 23, where 21 regional Superintendents of Distinction were recognized. Dr. Steven Isoye, Chair of the Illinois State Board of Education, served as the featured speaker. “I am honored to be selected by my peers of the Kaskaskia Region,” said […]

todayApril 30, 2026

Walmart potential Dunkin'

Coles County

Changes reported for Mattoon Walmart

MATTOON -- Shoppers at the Walmart Supercenter on Dettro Drive in Mattoon are noticing some changes to the store. Soon, there will be a new addition inside. A Dunkin' Donuts will be opening near the grocery entrance, according to a Walmart employee who requested confidentiality. The new shop would be the second Dunkin' location in Mattoon and the third in Coles County. The potential new store will join existing stores in Mattoon and Charleston. Dunkin' lists both existing locations on […]

todayApril 11, 2026

Sean Evans

Champaign County

“Hot Ones” host Sean Evans is Illini commencement speaker

Sean Evans, University of Illinois alum and host of "Hot Ones" CHAMPAIGN — "Hot Ones" host and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign alum Sean Evans will be its 2026 commencement speaker. Evans graduated from UIUC with a degree in broadcast journalism in 2008, according to a news release from the university. He is the co-creator and host of the YouTube show “Hot Ones.” The YouTube program involves Evans asking celebrities rounds of questions while they eat chicken wings with increasingly spicy hot sauces.  He earned a Daytime […]

todayMarch 13, 2026 2

Lake Land College

Coles County

Lake Land to host high school welding competition

MATTOON -- Lake Land College is hosting its first-ever welding competition for area high school students on Thursday, March 26. The competition will be from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the event, participating students will compete against each other in the Lake Land College welding lab, showcasing their skills and putting their proficiency to the test by completing multi-position welds. A total of 58 juniors and seniors will compete in the event, representing 14 area high schools. They include […]

todayMarch 10, 2026

Lake Land College

Coles County

Lake Land College to host spring art show

MATTOON -- Lake Land College is now accepting submissions for its upcoming spring art show. The fifth annual event will be April 20-24. Students, staff, faculty, and community members are all invited to submit their art and participate in the event. Artists of all ages are welcome, as are works in all media, including painting and illustration, photography, graphic art, video, writing, sculpture, fabric and clothing, glass and metalwork, make-up, nail art, and more. Submissions can be made through the […]

todayFebruary 27, 2026

Illinois Extension diabetes

Macon County

Illinois Extension offers diabetes nutrition series

DECATUR -- Understanding how food affects blood sugar is a powerful tool for anyone managing diabetes. The University of Illinois Extension will offer a free educational series designed to help individuals strengthen their nutrition knowledge, build practical skills, and feel more confident in day-to-day diabetes care. Each session will include recipe demonstrations and food samples. Motivation Monday sessions will be from 11 a.m. to noon at the Decatur Family YMCA, 220 W. McKinley Ave.  Sessions are open to YMCA members and […]

todayFebruary 27, 2026

Decatur fire

East Central Illinois Region

Vacant Decatur house damaged by fire

DECATUR -- A vacant house suffered severe damage as a result of an early morning fire Sunday in Decatur. The Decatur Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire at 1628 E. Hickory Street at 4:41 a.m. Sunday morning. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire throughout the house and fire venting through the roof and several windows. The residence had been vacant and boarded up for an indeterminate amount of time. There was no indication of occupants inside the house, […]

todayDecember 21, 2025 12 10

Altamont Casey Adam

East Central Illinois Region

Altamont superintendent resigns

ALTAMONT - After five years serving in the Altamont School District, District Superintendent Casey Adam is resigning. The Altamont CUSD #10 Board of Education accepted Adam's resignation during its monthly business meeting on Monday, December 8. "This decision is entirely personal and reflects a desire to relocate out of state," said Adam in a statement. "This has nothing to do with any concerns about the District, its leadership team, staff, students, or community - all of whom I hold in […]

todayDecember 16, 2025 17 9

IDOT funding opportunity for new charging stations

Capital Area Region

Funding opportunity for new EV charging stations

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday the third official notice of funding opportunity through the Illinois National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, which will provide approximately $65.6 million for the construction of charging stations across the state. The latest opportunity builds on the first two rounds, which awarded funding for 62 charging stations along Illinois interstates to help meet Gov. JB Pritzker’s goal to have 1 million electric vehicles on Illinois roads by 2030. “With Gov. Pritzker leading […]

todayDecember 10, 2025 24 13

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