Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

Former Tower Hill Village Treasurer Nancy Finley's preliminary hearing is scheduled for June. Finley, who is accused of stealing village funds, is charged with theft of more than $100,000, a Class X f...

A fixture in the Mattoon community for over a half a century is closing its doors. Officials have confirmed that Douglas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center will shut down as part of a business decision...

A Charleston woman is facing two drug charges following her arrest. According to the Charleston Police Department, 28-year-old Billie Farmer was stopped in the 700 block of Olive, when a K-9 alerted o...

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...

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick will perform at the Du Quoin State Fair on August 26th. Tickets will go on sale later this spring. More information about this year's fair and entertainment ...

Scott Wattles and Eagles Wings Quartet will perform at Shelby Christian Church in Shelbyville April 22nd. A free-will offering will be taken. Showtime is 6:00 p.m. The church is located at 200 North H...

The Embarras Volunteer Stewards next conservation day is this Saturday (4/14) at Woodyard Conservation Area, just south of Route 16 on Route 130, starting at 9:00 a.m. No experience is required, but d...

We are back, and better than ever! The American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting a quarter auction Thursday, April 19. The auction will feature 20 plus vendors. The items will include crafts, books, t...

Matthew McConaughey Launches Bourbon Brand (Austin, TX) -- Actor Matthew McConaughey is launching his own brand of bourbon with Wild Turkey. The "Dallas Buyers Club" actor made the announcement Tuesda...