Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

Former Illini Football Player Announces Settlement Payment (Chicago, IL) -- The former University of Illinois football player who says he was forced to play while injured, now says he's getting 250-th...

#Adulting is a monthly program for young adults ages 14-22 to learn a quick life skill to help with independent living. They will meet Tuesday, June 6, in the Zone from 5:00-6:00pm. Learn simple stitc...

Mattoon's weekly farmer's market has been moved from Peterson Park to Rural King. Friday, June 2nd is opening day, and the market will be open every Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. though September...

Applications for those interested in attending Eastern Illinois University in the next school years will begin being accepted on June 1st. The $30 dollar application fee will be waived for all freshme...

Nominations for Coles County Farmer of the Year are now being accepted. The winner of the award will be announced on July 3rd as part of Red, White and Blue Days. Applications are available at the Cha...

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...

A kid's fishing tournament will be held at Opossum Pond on the western shore of Lake Shelbyville June 3rd. Registration for kids 6 and under is at 8:30, and they'll fish from 9:00-9:45; kids 7-11 can ...

The annual Philly's Living the Dream Ride is coming up this Saturday, June 10th. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. at Spanky's. The ride starts at noon. The cost is $10 per person and all makes and mo...

According to an email from the Illinois State Police, at 2:55pm, Friday, May 26, 2017. In regards to traffic advisory on Interstate 74 at milepost 215. Traffic is being diverted by IDOT around the cra...

According to an email from the Illinois State Police at 2:50pm, Friday, May 26, 2017: In regards to Interstate 57 northbound at milepost 186 in Coles County. One lane is open at this time. Emergency p...