Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

Indiana State snapped EIU's winning streak at three games with an 88-85 victory in double-overtime. The Panthers head to the break at 8-5. They'll open the OVC schedule against Jacksonville State on N...

The American Red Cross will offer a Zero to Hero disaster volunteer training in Charleston January 13 through 15th. There is no charge for the training session, but reservations are requested at 217-2...

Governor Rauner is extending the life of a state tax credit program that helps a number of Illinois cities with plans to revitalize their downtowns. The River Edge Redevelopment Zone program provides ...

More Illinois schools are serving more low-income kids than ever before. A new report from the education advocates at Advance Illinois say the number of schools with a majority of low-income kids jump...

Douglas Hart Nature Center welcomes the kids out for indoor and outdoor fun over winter break. 5-10 year olds can enjoy "Reindeer Games" on December 27th and "Frosty Fun" the following day. 1:00-4:00 ...

SPRINGFIELD, IL - Governor Bruce Rauner today announced $1,019,200 in grant funding for multi-purpose recreational trail projects that will create or improve trails in six Illinois counties. Funding f...

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

The Coles-Cumberland Bar Association is pleased to announce that it has established the Coles-Cumberland Bar Association Law School Scholarship Program. The Coles-Cumberland Bar Association is a priva...

The annual Herb Williams Christmas Day dinner will be served at the Martinsville Community Center starting at noon. The menu includes ham, turkey, side dishes and desserts. If you plan on attending, p...

Lake Land College Community Learning is offering a series of dance classes in Effingham in January. Four separate dance styles will be offered including Swing for Beginners, Waltz for Beginners, Foxtr...