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Mattoon Panda Express

Coles County

Panda Express opens in Mattoon

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 delivery services through third-party delivery applications. Panda Express has over […]

todayApril 22, 2025 105

Illinois farm support

Capitol News Illinois

Illinois scrambles to boost locally produced farm products

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) — When Illinois named small farmer Nathan Ryder a finalist for a federal $100,000 Local Food Infrastructure Grant, he made big plans for his farm in the southeastern tip of the state. Then the U.S. Department of Agriculture cut his funding. The Ryder family farm, a 10-acre operation in Pope County that produces chicken eggs, sheep, and some fruits and vegetables, would have used the money to purchase a refrigerated truck.  Ryder said he wanted to […]

todayApril 22, 2025 43

Nokomis Lions Club Nokomis Christian Missions

Illinois

Nokomis Lions donate to Christian Missions

NOKOMIS -- The Nokomis Lions Club recently presented a donation to the Nokomis Christian Missions. Originally opened as the Nokomis Community Closet in 1998 by founder Ann Best, the Nokomis Ministerial Alliance joined with the Nokomis Community Closet and is today known as Nokomis Christian Missions. It has grown in its location over the years, with each one being bigger than the last. The Christian Missions consists of a board, with representation of each church, co-directors Kevin and Joan Laurie, […]

todayApril 1, 2025 50

Illinois Farm Bureau field day

Illinois

Illinois Farm Bureau holds field day

HARVEL -- Illinois Farm Bureau hosted a Nutrient Stewardship Field Day on Thursday, March 27, at Don Murphy’s farm in Harvel. The morning began at the farm, with donuts and coffee provided by the Farm Bureau. Illinois Farm Bureau funds the Nutrient Stewardship Grant, which is eligible for all county farm bureaus to apply for. Nutrient Stewardship Grant funds allow farm bureaus to host field day events. According to Illinois Farm Bureau Environmental Program manager Bena Pegg, funds are used […]

todayApril 1, 2025 86

Lovington MAPPING

East Central Illinois Region

Lovington to enlist MAPPING program

LOVINGTON -- Lovington is the next community to enlist in the MAPPING The Future of Your Community program. Sessions for the MAPPING program will begin next week. The program, overseen by the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University, takes a proactive approach to community and economic development planning. The participant-driven program involves strategic visioning and planning where community leaders and volunteers create a long-range vision for the community and an action plan to act upon. The program […]

todayMarch 30, 2025 52

Nokomis Newkomis

Illinois

Nokomis Chamber dissolves, donates funds

NOKOMIS -- The Greater Nokomis Chamber of Commerce held a quick meeting in its final meeting as an organization on Wednesday, March 12 inside the Nokomis CUSD #22 unit office at Nokomis High School. A quorum of officers of the Chamber's Board of Directors was present, except for Vice President Talon Burton and Director JoAnn Keele, who passed away on February 17. Jake Leonard was also present. A motion was made by Kurt Aumann to approve the meeting minutes from […]

todayMarch 20, 2025 72

Witt Casey's

Illinois

Witt Casey’s to close March 26

WITT -- Patrons of the Casey's General Store location at 314 N. Hirst St. in Witt may have noticed a sign posted on the door. "As of March 26, 2025, this location will no longer be Casey's and will be closed," the sign states. "Thank you for being our valued guests and allowing us to serve you." The closure of the store will result in a negative economic impact in the community, which will require more support than ever for […]

todayMarch 18, 2025 189

Taylorville Collado

Christian County

Taylorville volunteer coach arrested for grooming

TAYLORVILLE -- A volunteer assistant soccer coach at Taylorville High School has been arrested following allegations of misconduct involving a minor. The school district confirmed the arrest, stating that they are fully cooperative with law enforcement throughout the investigation. The coach, Karla P. Collado, was taken into custody Thursday after reports surfaced regarding inappropriate behavior with a student. The nature of the allegations has raised significant concerns within the community, prompting a discussion about safety protocols in schools and the […]

todayMarch 7, 2025 300 2

South Central Conference

IHSA

South Central Conference to mark 100th anniversary

The South Central Conference is gearing up for a special anniversary. The 2025-26 season will mark the 100th year of competition for the South Central, one of the oldest high school sports conferences in the state of Illinois. Founded in 1926, the SCC has spawned countless star players and coaches, as well as a myriad of state-level highlights. Carlinville is the only school to be a member of the South Central for its entire existence. Gillespie and Staunton have been […]

todayMarch 4, 2025 89

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