Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

It was a dominating performance by Sigel St. Michael's, as they put 43 points on the board in the first half en route to a 62-39 win over Bartonville Monroe in the Class 1A 7th grade state championshi...

The "Give a Little Love" campaign is underway at Central Illinois McDonald's. Donate one-dollar or more through February 20th and you'll have your name displayed on a paper heart. Proceeds benefit fam...

Reservations are now being taken for May Merriment. The annual fundraiser will be held at the Mattoon Area Family YMCA on May 6th. Silent auction and social hour start at 5:00, and the live auction ge...

Join the Mattoon High School Band boosters on Tuesday, February 21st for the annual senior night dinner. A $5.00 ticket at the door includes your choice of pulled pork sandwich, boneless wings, or wal...

According to a recent press release from Illinois State Police District 10, two pedestrians were struck on I-72 the night of Thursday, February 9th at 7:45 PM in a hit and run car crash. The incident ...

Aretha Franklin Says She Will Retire (Detroit, MI) -- A new album is on the way from Aretha Franklin, but she says this will be the end. The new album will be produced in part by Stevie Wonder. Frankl...

Bob Costas Steps Down As Host Of NBC's Olympics Coverage (New York, NY) -- Veteran sportscaster Bob Costas won't be hosting next year's Winter Olympics in Korea. Costas made the surprise announcement ...

Brady Jersey Still Missing (Houston, TX) -- Tom Brady's jersey is still missing. It's still not known what happened to the New England Patriots quarterback's game jersey, which vanished after Sunday's...

Girls' regional championship games: 1A: Tri-County vs. Neoga, North Clay plays Christ our Rock Lutheran, Altamont against St. Anthony, and Okaw Valley plays Central A&M 2A: T-town takes on Lawrenc...

Report: Jets Considering Bringing In Jay Cutler (Chicago, IL) -- The New York Jets are reportedly considering bringing in current Bears quarterback Jay Cutler. Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports tweeted y...