Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

The Grandstand Lineup for the 2017 State Fair in Springfield is hotter than ever as State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon makes the announcement of 5 more shows! In addition to the already announced Chase R...

A fatal injury crash along IL 49 at Champaign County 200 North leaves one deceased and another in critical care, after the car flipped during the morning hours of Monday, April 17th. According to a re...

The W.H.A.T community group will have its spring plant sale May 5th and 6th in Windsor. A wide variety of annuals, perennials, combination pots, herbs and hanging baskets will be available. Proceeds b...

Softball: Lake Land hosts Southwestern, Neoga plays South Central, Windsor/Stew-Stras against Altamont, Shelbyville takes on Central A&M, Sullivan battles Clinton, Pana @ Carlinville, Tuscola vs. ...

Teen clothing retailer rue21 is closing about one-third of its stores nationwide as it focuses more on its online business. According to a press release, the privately held company is closing nearly 4...

(Chicago, IL) -- Chicago is coming off a holiday weekend filled with gun violence. The "Sun Times" reports over 40-people were wounded and one person was killed in shootings across the city from Frida...

SACIS invites you to the 4th Annual Walk A Mile in Her Shoes, this Sunday, April 23rd at 2:00 p.m. at Morton Park in Charleston, Illinois. Wear a pair of women's heels (if you dare!), decorate a pair ...

There's still time to join the team. The next meeting for the Mattoon to Peoria St. Jude Run will be April 17th at 6:30 at the Salvation Army in Mattoon. You don't have to be from Mattoon, nor do you ...

Douglas-Hart Nature Center in Mattoon will host an Earth Day festival April 22nd. The day will include indoor rummage sales, plant exchange and plant sale, crafts for kids, refreshments, and plenty of...

The Dieterich FFA greenhouse will be open April 19th. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the 19th through 21st. After opening week, hours will be 8:00 to 3:00 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,...