Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

Pesotum, IL - The Labor Day weekend signifies the end of the summer and the last chance for people to get out and enjoy the warm weather. The holiday weekend is one the busiest driving periods and mil...

SPRINGFIELD - Anyone who wants to help tell the world about America's greatest president will get a chance when the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum welcomes new volunteers. A Sept. 12 ...

Comedy night, to benefit R.U.F.F. (Rescuing Unwanted Forever Friends) will be September 22nd at the Village Event Center in Greenup, starting at 6:30pm. Advance tickets are $20. To reserve tickets, ca...

The Clark County 4-H barbeque will be held September 9th at the Martinsville Firehouse. Serving will be from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Advance tickets are $8.00 each. For kids 7 and under, meals are $4....

The Lake Land College Student Activity Board sponsoring a marrow registry drive on Wednesday, August 30th. Representatives from Be The Match will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Laker Poi...

You can be a part of an amazing carnival of fun, games and good times at the Special Olympics Family Festival, September 23rd at Lake Land College. Friends for a Day and event volunteers are needed to...

Sarah Bush Lincoln's Center for Healthy Living (CFHL) and the Mattoon Area Family YMCA have formed an access agreement that allows YMCA members to use either facility for exercise. The Center for Heal...

(Du Quoin, IL) The excitement continues to build for the Labor Day weekend races at the Du Quoin State Fair. In addition to a full field of USAC Silver Crown Champ Cars expected for the Ted Horn 100 a...

The Family Worship Center's Natural Disaster Ministry is collecting supplies over the next few weeks in Mattoon to deliver to victims of Hurricane Harvey. Items can be dropped off on Sunday mornings b...

The Salvation Army is on the front lines of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Your monetary donation will help their teams remain in communities impacted by the storm, supporting long-term recovery eff...