Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

A bill is headed to Governor J.B. Pritzker's desk that would require citizens to submit fingerprints to receive a Firearm Owners Identification card. The bill passed both chambers recently, which woul...

Illinois is moving closer to legalizing recreational marijuana. The state Senate passed a legalization bill yesterday, sending it to the House for final action in the last two days of the session. The...

Flood warning for Crawford, Clark, Cumberland, Effingham, Jasper, and Shelby counties until 10:45am. Three to 7 inches of rain fell over much of this area Wednesday evening. Turn around, don`t drown w...

The Coles County Clash Food Drive will be June 1st through July 1st. Please help Mattoon and Charleston work together to help fight hunger. Donations of non-perishable foods will benefit food pantries...

Camp GOTR combines the best of Girls on the Run with all the fun of camp! During this week-long session, rising 3rd - 5th grade girls will build friendships in a fun and inclusive setting that include...

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the counties of Coles, Douglas, Edgar, and Moultrie in Illinois until 6am. And a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the counties of Fountain, Park,...

Summer Read Activities will be going on at the Mattoon Public Library. There will be reading challenges that anyone, children through adults, can sign up for. There will be Madcap Puppets presenting "...

A leaked document from Governor Pritzker's office outlines his plan for rebuilding Illinois' infrastructure. The 25-page document reveals Pritzker's proposal for higher taxes on gas, alcohol and car r...

The state of Illinois has set 75 locations for marijuana dispensaries if recreational use becomes legal. The plan is for the locations to be licensed by May 1st, 2020. Some of the regions where dispen...

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fayette County until 5am. Damage to roofs, siding, and trees will occur. If you're in the area, take shelter in a basement or interior room on the lowest floor of the b...