Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

(Chicago, IL) -- llinois Senate Democrats are sending Governor Rauner a politically sensitive bill that would expand taxpayer-subsidized abortions. The bill would extend abortion coverage to state emp...

According to Larry Root, Utilities Superintendent, in Stewardson, the village will be flushing hydrants on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (September 27 - 39). Residents are advised to check their wate...

The 6th Annual Bare Bones 5-Mile Turkey Trot will be on Thanksgiving morning at the Mattoon YMCA. It's a non-competitive run, and no results will be posted. The route will take you through Peterson Pa...

A women's health fair will be held this Friday (9/29) at the Life Center of Cumberland County. Guest speakers will offer tips on healthy living, and attendees will receive an information packet as wel...

Volleyball: Cumberland plays Dieterich, Arthur Okaw Christian hosts Bement, Windsor/Stew-Stras @ Shelbyville, Newton against Salem, T-town battles North Clay, CH/BC vs. South Central, and Tuscola take...

Report: Luke Bryan To Be "American Idol" Judge (Nashville, TN) -- Luke Bryan is signing on as a judge on "American Idol." "Variety" reports, Bryan will join Katy Perry for the series' reboot on ABC. A...

Three area teams advanced to the middle school state baseball tournament over the weekend. Paris Crestwood defeated St. Joseph and will take on Palmyra Northwestern Friday morning at 10:00. Casey-West...

The Lake Land College Community Choir will begin its 20th season this fall with rehearsals starting on September 26th. All singers age 18 and older are welcome. No audition is required. Rehearsals are...

Oil and chipping in Mattoon will begin Monday (9/25) at 7:00 a.m. Weather permitting, the project should take approximately one week to complete. The City asks that you refrain from parking vehicles o...

The Kid's Chess Club, for players in 2nd through 8th grade, will meet at 10:00 a.m. on September 30th at the Mattoon Public Library. A library card is not needed.