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Shimkus: I would die for Tallinn (because I would have died for Bonn, Paris, and London)
By Rep. John Shimkus Many Americans served in Europe during the Cold War. I was one of them, serving on the border of the former Czechoslovakia from 1981 through 1984. I served in the 1s...
MyRadioLink Aug 04, 2016

Another Arson Fire in Terre Haute
A fourth fire in two weeks in Terre Haute has been ruled as arson. According to authorities, the fire was reported at 3:30 this morning on South 18th Street. The occupants made it out safely. The fire...
MyRadioLink Aug 04, 2016 Staci Lichterman / CC

No Improvement in Illinois' Ranking
Illinois still has the worst credit rating in the United States. Moody's Investors Service recently lowered the state's rating from a BAA1 rating to BAA2. That's just two spots above junk status. The ...
MyRadioLink Aug 04, 2016

Accident on I-74
According to the Illinois State Police, I-74 eastbound lanes are open. The crash was property damage only. Two vehicles, no injuries.
MyRadioLink Aug 04, 2016

Manhunt Continues in Jasper County
A manhunt continues in Jasper County after a man fled from police earlier this week. On Monday, an Illinois State Trooper stopped a man on Route 130 near Hidalgo. The man gave police a name that didn'...
MyRadioLink Aug 04, 2016

Today last Chance to Nominate Lake Land college Alumni Association Nominees
Nominations for the Lake Land College Alumni Association are due in just a few days. This year's inductees will join a select group of 78 members in the prestigious group. If you would like to nominat...
MyRadioLink Aug 04, 2016

New Numbers Show Illinois Economy Slowly Growing
Illinois' economy is still growing, but very slowly. The latest measurement from the University of Illinois says the state's economic growth dropped a bit last month. Fred Giertz says the state has be...
MyRadioLink Aug 04, 2016 Chris Potter / CC

Charleston To Allow 16-17 Year Old Employees at Liquor Distributing Businesses
During Tuesday's meeting of the Charleston City Council, the council approved a measure to allow businesses with liquor licenses to hire 16- and 17-year-olds to work in positions that do not involve s...
MyRadioLink Aug 04, 2016

EIU Volunteers Helping One Stop Community Christmas
EIU's office of Civic Engagement and Volunteerism has partnered with One Stop Community Christmas to provide over 900 families with fleece blankets. The incoming freshman and transfer students will be...
MyRadioLink Aug 04, 2016

Discussion of Theodore Dreiser Coming to Vigo County Public Library
Tuesday, August 16th Art Spaces and The Vigo County Public Library are proud to present "Looking At Theodore Dreiser In the Spirit of his Name." This is a talk and will be presented by Dr. Arthur Fein...
MyRadioLink Aug 03, 2016 Kevin Wong / CC


