Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

A flash flood warning is in effect until 11:15 for Southeastern Fayette County. At 5:10 this morning, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the area. Radar estimates nearly...

The second annual K9 fundraiser and golf outing will be held at Kaskaskia Country Club in Arcola July 29th. Tee time for the scramble is 10:00 a.m., with the dinner and live auction starting at 4:30. ...

Registration is underway for the Mattoon YMCA's late summer and fall soccer league. It's open to 4 to 14-year-old boys and girls. All games will be played on Saturdays, August 21st through October 21s...

The Serve Illinois Commission is now accepting applications for the Governor's Hometown Awards program. The program gives formal recognition to those who contributed to their community's quality of li...

The annual Illinois Run for the Fallen will return to the Charleston High School track August 19th from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pre-registration is preferred, but you can register that day. It's a free...

(Chicago, IL) -- Democrat lawmakers say they will send Governor Rauner the school funding reform bill they passed a month ago on Monday. Waiting until Monday gives Rauner little time to make the chang...

Lincolnland Binga will take place on Tuesday, September 19th at 4:30 pm at the Mattoon American Legion. Lincolnland Binga raises fund to help support Lincolnland Hospice and its Grant-a-Wish program, ...

The journey begins Friday, August 4 and we'd love for you to be there! For the 7th year, the Mattoon to Peoria St. Jude Run will run "relay" style from Mattoon to Peoria. They will arrive in Peoria ar...

Lake Land College Adult Education is offering free English language acquisition classes beginning in August. In Effingham, the class will meet at the Kluthe Center beginning August 21st. In Mattoon, c...

The annual Jordan Giertz Memorial Golf Outing will be August 5th at Fox Prairie Golf Course of Windsor. $70 covers 18-holes of golf, cart, snacks, t-shirt and a chance to win prizes. Hole sponsorship ...