Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

It's not a new mandatory minimum. State Senator Kwame Raoul says his proposed law would 'suggest' judges sentence criminals with a gun conviction already on their record at the higher end of the spect...

Illinois' university leaders aren't excited about more uncertainty at the statehouse. Universities across the state are among those who could see financial hardships when Illinois' six-month budget ex...

According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, Yankee Candle has issued a recall. The recall involves 31,000 Luminous Candle Collection. When the candle is lit, the glass jar can c...

OAK BROOK, Ill. - Packaged foods maker TreeHouse has announced it is recalling macaroni and cheese products, including Wal-Mart's Great Value brand, saying they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Th...

The Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign continues and they're still in need of volunteers. If you can spare two hours, you can help change lives for the better. For more information or to volunteer w...

The Charleston girls' 8th grade basketball team will play for the state championship in 4A this Thursday. They won their tournament opener 57-39 over Chatham Glenwood, and punched their ticket to the ...

Former Congressman Aaron Schock won't be tried in his hometown. A federal judge yesterday turned down Schock's request to move his corruption trial to Peoria. Schock is facing a laundry list of charge...

Lake Land College is accepting nominations for several awards to be announced in spring 2017. The Distinguished Service Award and the Alumnus Achievement Award will be presented at the college's 2017 ...

The T-town Wooden Shoes unite with their county rivals the St. Anthony Bulldogs to fight cancer December 17th at T-town Junior High, starting at 10:00 a.m. Special Guests 2016 Miss Illinois Jaryn Fran...

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, one of the most iconic bands in American music history, have announced the first dates of their 40th Anniversary Tour, which includes a stop at State Farm Center in Ch...