Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

(New Braunfels, TX) -- George Strait is being honored as Texan of the Year by the Texas Legislative Conference. The group announced their decision today, citing the country legend's work at helping Hu...

A large, private collection of Civil War era firearms will be on display at the Douglas County Museum in Tuscola this Saturday (12/9), starting at noon. A catered meal will be available, and General C...

Girls' basketball: Mattoon @ Taylorville, Charleston goes to Effingham, St. Anthony hosts Altamont, Arcola vs. Tuscola, Cumberland takes on Shelbyville, Okaw Valley battles Arthur Okaw Christian, Case...

Gould, 49ers Strike Bears (Chicago, IL) -- Robbie Gould nailed the winning 24-yard field goal with four seconds left as the 49ers stumped the Bears, 15-14, in Chicago. Gould nailed five field goals ag...

2018 looks more promising thanks to another successful holiday auction for Mid-Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters. Despite a smaller than normal turnout, just over $13,000 was raised.

Mattoon will be hosting an Illinois Bicentennial Flag raising at Mattoon City Hall Monday December 4th at noon. This event kicks off a yearlong celebration in Illinois of culminating on December 3rd o...

Santa Claus is coming to the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center December 9th from 9:00-noon. All kids will receive a free photo with Santa, hot chocolate, milk, and cookies, along with tips from Bobber t...

In this season of giving, we hope you'll consider the greatest gift of all: Life. Our holiday blood drive with the American Red Cross is Tuesday (12/5) from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at the Mattoon American Legi...

Mattoon Wordsmiths brings you, Poetry Showcase 2017 on Friday, December 15 at 7pm at the Mattoon High School Library. The event is open to the public. See your friends and hear poetry, flash fiction a...

Santa Claus is coming to the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center December 9th from 9:00-noon. All kids will receive a free photo with Santa, hot chocolate, milk, and cookies, along with tips from Bobber t...