Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

The Charleston Chamber is accepting nominations for Small Business of the Year and Outstanding Citizen of the Year. These awards will be presented at the Annual Dinner on January 27th. Entry forms are...

A St. Joseph Resident faces multiple charges after a DUI Traffic Crash occurred the the morning of Monday, November 20th along I-74 East at milepost 188.5. Preliminary details from Illinois State Poli...

CHICAGO - This Thanksgiving, the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) urges Illinoisans to be mindful when preparing Thanksgiving dinner. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA...

The Coles County Barbershop Chorus and quartets will present their 48th Annual Christmas Benefit Concerts on Sunday, Dec. 3rd. The 3 PM program is at Wesley United Methodist Church in Charleston and t...

Eastern Illinois Athletics will hold its Giving Blue Day on Tuesday, November 28th. This 24-hour fundraising event will help to support EIU's intercollegiate athletic teams. Donations made that day ca...

SPRINGFIELD - As bitter cold creeps into Illinois, the state's frontline weather responders remind motorists that preparation can help take the bite out of winter this season. The Illinois Department ...

Lake Land College is offering a series of dance classes in Mattoon and Effingham. Five different dance styles will be offered including Cha-Cha, Night Club 2-Step, Rumba, Swing and Tango. Beginner and...

Eight area players were named to the IHSA All-State football teams. In Class 1A, Red Hill linebacker/running back Landon Florkowski, Tuscola offensive lineman Hunter Woodard, and teammate, wide receiv...

The Mattoon Eagles Ladies will have a vendor bazaar December 2nd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Several consultants and crafters will be there. Admission is a donation of at least two non-perishable foo...

The Jasper County 5th & 6th grade bands along with the Jasper County Jr. High Band will be hosting their first Tablescape Contest. The public is encouraged to come to the Jasper County Chamber off...