Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

Illinois' finances are taking another hit. Standard and Poor's Ratings Services dropped the state's credit rating last week one notch to triple-B. The agency cited Illinois' pension and budget issues ...

The E.S.A. ladies invite you to Glo Bingo, tonight (10/6) at the Mattoon Eagles Club. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and bingo starts at 7:00. Tickets are $25.00 at the door and that includes six cards for t...

Coles County Clerk, Sue Rennels reminds voters that early voting has begun for the November 8th general election. No excuse is needed for early voting and any Coles County voter with a valid registrat...

Get to know everything the Mattoon area has to offer! The 15th Annual Business Expo with the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce returns to the Cross County Mall in Mattoon tomorrow, Thursday, October 6th, fr...

According to a recent press release from Illinois State Police, District 10 Commander, Captain Louis Kink, has announced officers throughout District 10 will be conducting Roadside Safety Checks throu...

Eastern Illinois University dropped its Ohio Valley Conference game at Southeast Missouri last weekend, 21-14. The Panthers look to get back into the win column this week against Tennessee State. Head...

Volleyball: Lake Land is at John A. Logan Girls' tennis: Mattoon hosts Charleston Softball: EIU plays Danville Community College Soccer: EIU is at Missouri State MLB: The Mets host the Giants at 7:00....

MMQB writer Emily Kaplan takes a look at the NFL Pipeline from Eastern Illinois University. Starting quarterbacks, a GM, a head coach and more Panthers are working in the NFL. Kaplan, even took a driv...

The Charleston Fire Department's annual Fire Prevention Week Open House will be October 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Fire Station #2, behind McDonald's. Several demonstrations are scheduled, a...

Boys' golf: Charleston won the regional champion on their home course yesterday. Mattoon was second, followed by Effingham. Arcola won the Tuscola Regional. Sullivan also advanced to the sectional wit...