Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

There'll be a lot of egg hunting in Stew-Stras next weekend. Each community will have Easter egg hunts on Saturday (4/15), starting with the Stewardson Lions Club's event at the village park at 9:00 a...

With spring cruising in and motorcycle season shifting into top gear, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police remind motorcyclists to "Gear Up-Ride Smart" to ensure their s...

Waterfowl hunters are encouraged to mark their calendars for upcoming waterfowl hunting blind site random drawings to be held at several public hunting areas in Illinois in June, July and August. Duck...

Members of the band Journey had confirmed that Steve Perry will be on stage with the band tonight for their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction. However, TMZ is reporting that Steve Perry will sign w...

Shelby County electronic recycling day will be April 15th from 8-11am. A 10-dollar donation is asked for all TVs, computer monitors and larger items. Proceeds will go to the Shelby County Rescue Squad...

Two people were injured in an accident south of Effingham yesterday. According to the Illinois State Police, a tractor-trailer driven by Michael Smith, of Kennett, Missouri, struck another rig that ha...

The National Weather Service has issued a frost advisory that will be in effect from 11:00 tonight until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow for:   Champaign, Vermilion, Douglas, Coles, Edgar, Cumberland, Clark, ...

A benefit for Luanna Jones will be held at the Westfield Gym this Saturday (4/8) from 3-8pm. The day will include a meal, bags tournament, cake walk, silent auction, 50/50, DJ, and music by the Sawyer...

Today is the deadline to sign up for Charleston Rec League Softball. Players can sign up in person at the parks and rec department, or at charlestonillinois.org. Pony League skills assessment will be ...

The Mattoon Arts Council's sixth annual Artworks will be held June 10th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the new Heritage Park in downtown Mattoon. The annual wine tasting will be from noon to 6:00 p.m...