Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

Illinois' success in getting people out of prison or treating them while they're there is earning the state more praise. The state last week learned it's one of only three states to be part of the Nat...

Illinois' former governor is looking to the out-going president to get him out of prison. Lawyers for Rod Blagojevich filed an application for a presidential commutation late last week. Blagojevich is...

Add hairdressers to the list of people required to spot the signs of domestic abuse. A new law that takes effect in January requires hairdressers, barbers, cosmetologists, and nail techs to be trained...

Pop Star George Michael Dies At Age 53 (Undated) -- George Michael's longtime manager says the singer died of heart failure. Speaking to "Billboard," Michael Lippman said the former Wham! star's death...

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 33 points to lead the Spurs to a 119-100 win over the Bulls in San Antonio. Dwyane Wade poured in 24 points for Chicago, which has dropped three straight to dip to 14-and-16 o...

If you don't have plans for New Year's Eve, you can come out to the Mattoon American Legion Post 88. They will be having a rib eye /shrimp dinner with wine, a comedy show with Trey the Drummer, and a ...

Our winter blood drive with the American Red Cross will be at the Mattoon American Legion December 27th from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Please stop by and give the gift of life, and GET a gift in return - a Red C...

Lake Land College Community Learning is offering a series of dance classes in Effingham in January. Four separate dance styles will be offered for beginners: Swing, Waltz, Foxtrot, and Rumba. Classes ...

Help make sure the kids don't get too bored over Holiday break, by attending Douglas Hart Nature Center next week! Douglas Hart invites the kids out for indoor and outdoor fun! On Tuesday, December 27...

Boys' basketball: Tri-County outscored Tuscola 14-6 in the 4th quarter to pull out a 37-34 victory. Sullivan fell behind by 13 in the first quarter and couldn't recover in a 72-44 loss to LSA. St. Elm...