Clint Walker

1 week ago | jg-tc.com | Clint Walker

First Mid earns mortgage producer recognitionMATTOON — First Mid Bank & Trust has been recognized as a top mortgage producer by the Illinois Housing Development Authority for its dedicated work in helping Illinois residents achieve homeownership. First Mid’s mortgage team was named one of the top five lenders in the Northwest Illinois Region for 2024, with over $5 million in production.

1 month ago | jg-tc.com | Clint Walker

CHARLESTON — SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, is hosting personal assistant training from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 23, at its Charleston office, 707 Windsor Road, Suite B. Those who successfully complete the training will be placed on the personal assistant state registry. People with disabilities, who are living independently and wish to hire a personal assistant, can request a personal assistant referral list to identify prospective employees for hire.

1 month ago | jg-tc.com | Clint Walker

100 years ago,April 14, 1925Widespread comment was made on the streets this morning when a large banner, printed in bold letters illuminated with much red paint, was stretched across the third floor front of the National Bank of Mattoon, requesting that the name of Clark A. Jones be written in on the city ticket for mayor at the election to be held Tuesday, April 21.

1 month ago | jg-tc.com | Clint Walker

100 years ago,April 13, 1925MATTOON — Dr. J.G. Baker and son, Foster Baker, have leased the west room in the First State Bank Building, 1703 Broadway, and as soon as remodeling and decorative work have been finished, will move from their present quarters into it. Dr. Baker will move from his suite of offices in the Lumpkin building and Foster Baker will move from his present location in the room at 105 South Seventeenth Street.

1 month ago | jg-tc.com | Clint Walker

100 years ago,April 12, 1925No paper, Sunday50 years ago, 1975MATTOON — Master Sgt. David J. Wolpe is director of the Studio Band of the United States Army Field Band from Washington D.C., which will present a free concert here tonight. The concert, sponsored by the JG, will be held in the Mattoon High School gym. The band is comprised of the most versatile musicians in the United States Army who blend the young ideas, original compositions and arrangements into the exciting music of today.