Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

Applications for free school supplies through Effingham County FISH are due by July 31st. The program is open to kids entering kindergarten through 8th grade. Applications are available at the FISH Se...

SPRINGFIELD, IL, Friday, June 29, 2018-The Fourth of July holiday will soon be here and many of us will enjoy the outdoors, watch fireworks or host a family picnic. The American Red Cross wants everyo...

  Mattoon Firecracker Classic (for today): Grimes Field: 9am: Moultrie-Douglas vs. Piatt County 11am: Lincoln against Crawfordsville 1pm: Mattoon plays Charleston Red 3pm: Effingham vs. Danville ...

EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY for:   Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaig...

Mark Jackley's retirement didn't last long. The long-time baseball coach at Mattoon has been hired as the head coach at Cumberland. The hall of famer, who never had a losing season with the Green Wave...

Designs of Duty will be at the Mattoon Public Library Tuesday (7/3) until August 6th. The exhibit showcases East Central Illinois veterans and their service-related tattoos, and tells the stories of s...

Heritage Woods of Charleston will host an identity theft workshop July 6th from 1:30-3:00 p.m. A representative from the office of comptroller Susana Mendoza will offer tips on how to avoid scams and ...

EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY for Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menar...

SPRINGFIELD - Fire up the grill, whip up the potato salad, and know how to keep food safe for the Fourth of July holiday. Whether you're grilling out, packing a picnic, or getting a snack together to ...

The Lake Land College John Deere Tech program welcomed 14 new technicians to the field at its annual graduation recognition banquet. The John Deere Tech program, offered jointly by John Deere Company ...