Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

The journey begins Friday morning (August 3) and we'd love for you to be there! The Mattoon to Peoria St. Jude Run will take off from Riddle Elementary School at 7:30 and we invite you to join us for ...

For Immediate Release Bridge Work on Illinois 133 begins week of August 6th Lovington- The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that bridge work will begin the week of August 6th, on Illino...

Do your children know what to do around an unfamiliar dog? The Charleston Area Dog Club will demonstrate proper ways to approach and meet dogs at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library. Two programs w...

The annual Coles County showdown returns August 8th! It's the Coles County Battle of the Badges, between the police, fire and Sheriff's departments! You can donate from 12pm to 6pm at the Burgess-Osbo...

Catholic Charities of Coles, Douglas and Edgar Counties will once again bring their truck with school supplies for children to several local areas. New school supplies and backpacks will be available ...

The Coles County fair will start the Twilight Harness Racing at 5pm this afternoon (Wednesday, August 1) instead of 5:30pm. Officials say due to the number of races, they are moving the start time up ...

Elk Grove Village Will Sponsor College Football Bowl Game (Elk Grove Village, IL) -- A small Chicago suburb is getting into the game usually reserved for Chick-fil-A, Tostitos, and the folks who sell ...

The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory until 9 o'clock this morning. Give yourself some extra time if possible. Please turn on your headlights so other drivers can see you with t...

Aquafest will return to the Dam West Beach at Lake Shelbyville August 4th from noon to 4:00 p.m. The beach fee will be waived for the entire day to allow all beach users a chance to come out and enjoy...

The annual Dart for the Heart to benefit the Walk Family with medical expenses will be held August 25th, starting at 7:00 a.m. at the original Burger King in Mattoon. Cost is $25, if registered before...