Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

Illinois Deer Hunters Head Out Tomorrow (Springfield, IL) -- The long wait is over for Illinois deer hunters. The first weekend of shotgun deer hunting season opens tomorrow. The Illinois Department o...

Josh Forsythe is out as Mattoon boys' basketball coach. According to the school board, it's a personal matter, and district officials cannot make further comments regarding the move. Assistant coach R...

Entries are being accepted for the Mattoon Arts Council's 2018 quilt show. Quilts that reflect the theme "Oh My Stars and Pinwheels" are encouraged, but not required. Forms must be turned in by Januar...

November is Native American Heritage Month and to celebrate Lake Land College will host "Mighty Cahokia: America's First City" on November 29th at 11:30 a.m. in the Theater of the Luther Student Cente...

Mattoon Middle School will host a free chili supper November 21st from 4:30-7:00 p.m. They'll also have vegetable soup, hot dogs, chips, homemade desserts and drinks. Again, there is no charge. All su...

College Basketball: The EIU men's team is at Western, the Lake Land men's and women's teams are at Rend Lake

Stop by today (Wednesday, November 15) at Mark's My Store in Mattoon and say hello! 101.3 WMCI, 92.1 the Axe and Victory 103.9 will be ringing the bell for the Salvation Army from 10am to 8pm. Don't f...

Galactic Glow Bingo comes to the Mattoon Eagles Club November 25th. Proceeds benefit the Mattoon Fire Department's Operation Sleighride. Tickets are $20.00 in advance, and you can buy at Fire Station ...

The Mattoon Santa Chase Half Marathon and 5K Run will be on November 18th at the Mattoon Train Depot at 12:55 pm. The 5K is $35.00 and the half is $55.00. Participants will also recieve a Dry-blend t-...

The Illinois Department of Agriculture invites veterans or current active duty service members to participate in the Homegrown by Heroes program. This is ideal for veterans who are interested in a sec...