Entertainment
6 months ago
Make the most of a local date night

Date nights are opportunities for couples to strengthen their relationships and have a little fun along the way. A date night also presents an opportunity for couples to experience all their town has to offer, including its restaurant and entertainment scene. A night engaging with the local scene can remind couples why their towns are such special places, and the following are some tips to ensure date night is a hit.

Community
6 months ago
Do adults need a measles booster?

Immunizations are designed to keep people healthy. Many diseases have been pushed into relative obscurity thanks to the widespread use of vaccines. Smallpox and rinderpest were eradicated worldwide due to vaccination. Polio, tetanus, Hib, and rubella are some additional diseases that most people have forgotten thanks to the vaccinations they received in childhood. But one disease that had been largely controlled has experienced a resurgence, leaving many wondering if their immunizations are still potent enough to provide protection.

Entertainment
6 months ago
Device-free activities families can enjoy at home

Family time is an umbrella term that can encompass a range of activities, but it generally involves parents and children spending quality time together away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Finding distraction-free family time has always been challenging, but it might be even more so in the modern world, where a device with internet access is seemingly always within reach.

Lifestyle
6 months ago
How to establish a peaceful backyard retreat

Backyards have undergone quite a transformation over the last decade-plus. The days when patios and decks were all a backyard living space had to offer are largely a thing of the past, as homeowners have realized just how valuable it can be to commit to a stunning backyard.

News
6 months ago
Mattoon’s ‘Do Not Drink’ order lifted for second time after three successful tests

The City of Mattoon has announced that it has lifted its ‘Do Not Drink’ order after detecting harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in its drinking water.

News
6 months ago
Illinois 9 to shut down for two weeks near Hoopeston for culvert repairs

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Illinois 9 from east of Hoopeston to near the Indiana State line in Vermilion County will close starting July 28.

News
6 months ago
Heat wave puts pets and livestock at risk, U of I expert warns

Another wave of heat is expected to rush across the country next week, with Champaign County one of the many counties in the area to experience excessive heat in that time.

Agriculture
6 months ago
NAFB names Janet Adkison and Gale Cunningham as 2025 Hall of Fame inductees

The National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) has announced Janet Adkison and Gale Cunningham as the 2025 inductees into its prestigious Hall of Fame. The two veteran agricultural communicators will be honored during the Night of Honors banquet on November 20, as part of the 82nd annual NAFB Convention in Kansas City.

Agriculture
6 months ago
3 challenges facing the agricultural sector

Since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic in early 2020, businesses big […]

News
6 months ago
UDPATE: TRAVEL ADVISORY ON I-74

Please avoid I-74 eastbound around mile post 215. ISP Troop 7 is handling a […]