Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

College golf: The EIU women's team is at the OVC Championship in Muscle Shoals, and the men's team is at the Western Illinois Invitational Softball: Lake Land plays Olney Central, Arcola @ Okaw Valley...

The Cumberland County Fair is happy to announce that Dylan Scott will play August 10th, with special guest, J.D. Shelburne. J.D. will play at 7pm followed by Dylan at 8pm. Ticket on-sale date to be an...

The Illinois Department of Transportation is working on I-57, near the overpass at Township Road 157D north of Arcola. One lane will be closed in each direction during construction. Delays should be e...

Illinois state troopers are on the scene of multiple crashes. Interstate bridge decks are snow/ice covered. Please use caution.

A benefit ride for Cheyenne Carlock will be held Saturday, April 21st. Proceeds will help pay medical bills as a result of a vehicle accident. Her insurance is exhausted and she'll be unable to work f...

The Salvation Army's second annual job fair will be May 9th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. If you're looking for work, this will be a great opportunity to meet with local employers. It's free and open t...

(Houston, TX) -- Former First Lady Barbara Bush is reportedly in failing health. CNN reports the 92-year-old has been in and out of the hospital battling COPD and congestive heart failure. She has rep...

Supper will be served at the Effingham VFW April 20th from 5:00-6:30. Enjoy pork loin, fried potatoes, green beans, deviled eggs, pickled beets, dessert and drink for just $6.00. Proceeds will benefit...

The W.H.A.T. Community Group will have its' annual spring plant sale May 11th from 3:00-6:00 p.m., and May 12th from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Choose from a wide variety of annuals, hanging baskets, perennia...

The Mattoon Fire Department responded to a fire at 1113 Annis Avenue this afternoon at 2:13. Crews entered the residence and were able to contain the fire to the hallway bathroom with smoke damage not...