Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

A group of Illinois judges, lawmakers and court officials are joining a national movement to stop the practice of holding people arrested for non-violent crimes in jail while they await trial. Illinoi...

Illinois farmers this year are right around the five-year average when it comes to harvesting their corn and soybean crops. The National Agriculture Statistics Service says farmers here have brought i...

Dick Butkus will be the first in a long-awaited Hall of Fame class at the University of Illinois. According to a press release from the university, the Hall of Fame "will recognize and honor the great...

Friends of Janece Neunaber will have a fundraiser for her on December 3rd from 3-8pm at the Mattoon Eagles Club. The day will include a spaghetti dinner, silent auction, raffles and entertainment. Tic...

Odd Fellow Rebekah Home's annual drive-thru lunch will be Friday, November 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Get a pulled pork sandwich, chips, pickle, cookie and drink for just $5.00. Proceeds benefit...

The Windsor High School Art Club welcomes you to their holiday bazaar, Saturday, November 19th from 9am-3pm. This craft and vendor fair will also feature a silent auction. Come check out the great gif...

Hall of Fame singer/songwriter Bill Anderson with some big news about his plans next summer!

State Honoring Illinois Soldier Killed In Afghanistan (Undated) -- The State of Illinois is honoring a soldier from Illinois who was killed in Afghanistan. All U.S. and state flags in Illinois will be...

Glo Bingo comes to the Mattoon Eagles Club November 5th. Tickets are $25.00 in advance. That admission price covers six cards, glow hat, and glow dauber. Over $1,000 in cash prizes will be given away....

Traffic Advisory in Effingham County The Illinois State Police District 12 advise, Interstate 70 east bound at milepost 84 near Altamont is blocked due to a semi rollover crash. Traffic is now being r...