Mattoon, IL

Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Do you enjoy gardening and want to make a difference in your community? University of Illinois Extension invites reside...

Sharon Rae (Lustig) Helmink, age 81, of Montrose, Illinois, passed away at 12:53 PM on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, Illinois. Mass of […] The post Sharon Rae (Lustig) Helmink (81) of Montrose appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

Ernest Edward Garbe, age 95, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 6:45 AM on Friday, October 30, 2026, in Mattoon, Illinois. Funeral service will be...

Effingham St. Anthony will be sending Camden Bloemer, Aubrey Denning, Emeline Wines and Isabella Keller to the State Cross Country Meet. MATTOON — Isabella Keller and Aubrey Denning came in […] The post Area Competitors Advance To Cross Country State Meets appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

For Immediate Release - November 2, 2026 Free Illinois Extension Event to Explore Nutrient Loss Reduction and Water Quality MATTOON, Ill. - University...

Ernest Edward Garbe, age 95, of Dieterich, Illinois, passed away at 6:45 AM on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon, Illinois. Funeral arrangements are […] The post Ernest Edward Garbe (95) of Dieterich appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Several Lake Land College alumni, retirees and community members were recognized for their outstanding personal and pro...

Billy Joe Browning of rural Mattoon, Illinois passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Mattoon Health Care surrounded by his loving family. Memorial visitation will be held Thursday, November […] The post Billy Joe Browning (75) of Mattoon appeared first on Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3.

Billy Joe Browning, 75, of rural Mattoon, Illinois passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Mattoon Health Care surrounded by his loving fa...

Mattoon, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Lake Land College Foundation recognized the 2026 Foundation Award recipients during a ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 2...