Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

Amal Clooney Gives Birth To Twins (Undated) -- George and Amal Clooney are welcoming their twins, Ella and Alexander, into the world today. Amal and the babies are healthy according to a Clooney spoke...

The IHSA Bass Fishing State Finals will be June 14th and 15th on Carlyle Lake. Boat safety checks will be conducted on the morning of Wednesday, June 14th, with fishing from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fis...

Visit Lake Land College and find out all the college offers at Laker Visit Day. The event will be held Thursday, June 22 in the Luther Student Center. The event is for potential students who are inter...

Effingham/Neoga/Mattoon/Arcola/Lawrenceville/Olney - The Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois will be continuing this week as Law Enforcement Officers, Troopers, and personne...

They were young. They went through basic training, then on to more advanced instruction before being assigned to the next state or half way around the world. They operated heavy artillery, or commande...

The fourth annual "Loop Lake Shelbyville" will be held June 10th. Riders have the options of 22-miles, 47-miles, or 65-miles. Proceeds will benefit the Lake Volunteer Association, a group that provide...

A 4-H horse clinic will be held at the Effingham County Fairgrounds June 10th from 9:30-2:00. It's open to 5 to 18-year-olds, and topics include: showmanship, horsemanship, barrel racing, food and nut...

A benefit for Vickie Williams will be held at the Mattoon American Legion June 10th. The fundraiser, which starts at 3:00, will include live music, silent and live auctions, 50/50, and $5.00 meals. If...

There's still time to become a contestant in the Miss Moultrie-Douglas and Junior Miss County Fair Queen Pageants. The new Miss Moultrie-Douglas will also win a $2,000 scholarship. The queen pageant i...

EFFINGHAM -Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, announces the ISP will conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols in Effingham, Fayette and MarionCou...