Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

The Douglas County Clerk's office will have an open house showcasing the new voting equipment this Thursday (2/1) from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Smith House. Refreshments will be served.

A soup supper featuring homemade chili and vegetable soup will be held this Saturday (2/3) from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at the Grove Township Community Center in Montrose. Meals are $4.00 each. Tickets will be...

Coming off a school record 57 victories in 2017, the Lake Land softball team is ranked 9th in the national preseason poll. The Lady Lakers received 120 points. They'll open the season Friday with game...

Boys' 8th grade regional basketball: Charleston plays Danville North Ridge, Casey-Westfield vs. Marshall, T-town takes on Lawrenceville Parkview, Neoga faces Hutsonville, Vandalia against Hillsboro, S...

Light snowfall has caused some bridge decks to become iced over. Illinois State Police troopers are on scene of two crashes on I-57 at the 184 overpass. The officers reported the bridges were iced ove...

Dr Pepper Snapple, Keurig Green Mountain Merging (Undated) -- Dr Pepper Snapple and Keurig Green Mountain are merging. The deal announced today will create a company called Keurig Dr Pepper, with elev...

The Alzheimer's Association will bring "Dementia Conversations and Dinner" to Carriage Crossing Senior Living in Arcola Tuesday (1/30) at 6:00 p.m. They'll offer discussion topics and conversation sta...

The Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois is coming up on Saturday, March 3rd at Lake Sara in Effingham! There's still time for you to get involved! Join an exist...

Future Business Leaders of America is sponsoring trivia night, February 8th at Richland County High School. Teams can consist of up to eight people and the cost is $30 per team. Proceeds will help stu...

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...