Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

A familiar face will take on a new role at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library. Kattie Livingston, who has been serving in a number of roles for 14 years, has been named library director. According...

NORTH JUDSON, Ind. (AP) - A business that organizes trade show exhibits has announced that it's moving from the Chicago suburbs to North Judson in northern Indiana. Romeoville, Illinois-based Outstand...

Volleyball: Charleston is at Robinson, Sullivan hosts Cerro Gordo, Tuscola against Chrisman, Effingham plays Altamont, St. Anthony vs. Olney, Okaw Valley is at Meridian Egyptian Illini Tournament: St....

Eastern Illinois University quarterback Mitch Kimble is the OVC Newcomer of the Week. Kimble threw for 323 yards and two touchdowns as the Panthers rallied from 14 points down to beat Tennessee Tech S...

The LifeSpan Center will be hosting a walk-in flu shot clinic on October 18th from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The cost per shot is $35 for anyone 6 months to 64 years and $45 for anyone who is 65 years or old...

If you're traveling toward Vandalia this week, keep in mind the eastbound entrance ramp from Route 51 to I-70 will be closed to complete work in conjunction with the Kaskaskia River Bridge beginning t...

There will be a presentation entitled "The Healing Power of Unselfishness" by Lois Rae Carson that will be given at the Charleston Carnegie Library on Saturday, November 5th at 2:00 PM. The presentati...

On Monday, October 31st, Lake Ridge Christian Church will be holding a "Trunk R Treat" event in Paris. There will be candy as well as hotdogs, chips, and hot chocolate provided in the Family Life Cent...

Congratulations are in order for the Charleston girls' golf team! The Lady Trojans captured the Class 1A state championship. Charleston finished seven shots ahead of second-place Nashville. This marks...

If you would like to avoid long lines on Election Day....VOTE EARLY! Any Coles County voter interested in voting early may cast their ballot in the County Clerk's office at the Coles County Courthouse...