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American Flags to Half Staff for Memorial Day
In keeping with the observance of Memorial Day this coming Monday, American Flags should be flown at half-staff in rememberance of all the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to their ...
MyRadioLink May 27, 2016 Mike Mozart / CC

I-57 Update 05/26/16 as of 6:51 PM
From the Illinois State Police: As of 6:51 PM, the crash scene involving a tanker trailer has been cleared. All lanes, both north and southbound are now open along I-57 for safe travel.
MyRadioLink May 26, 2016

Altamont man killed in early morning accident
An Altamont man was killed in a three-vehicle accident near St. Elmo this morning. According to the Illinois State Police, a car driven by Jeffrey Beck and a tractor-trailer driven by William Daume of...
MyRadioLink May 26, 2016

Shimkus Tapped to Negotiate with Senate on Energy Bill
Congressman John Shimkus, a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has been selected to take part in a conference committee to reconcile differences between House and Senate energy ...
MyRadioLink May 26, 2016

Man beaten at Old State Village in Mattoon
Two Mattoon men were arrested following an incident at Old State Village. Mattoon Police say 27-year old William Boswell III and 64-year old Bruce Williams were charged with aggravated battery after a...
MyRadioLink May 26, 2016

Mattoon brothers face charges
Two brothers from Mattoon have been arrested and charged with aggravated domestic battery. According to the Mattoon Police Department, 33-year old Shane Brant, and 31-year old Matthew Brant are allege...
MyRadioLink May 26, 2016

5:45 PM Update on accident on I-57
As of 5:45 PM, Interstate 57 is re-opened for traffic traveling southbound at Milepost 250. I-57 Northbound lanes are still closed and the re-route at Milepost 240 northbound is still in effect. A tan...
MyRadioLink May 26, 2016

Three vehicle accident near St. Elmo
First responders are on scene at the crash involving three vehicles. Interstate 70 West around milepost 76 will be down to one lane for several hours while the crash is being investigated. Please avoi...
MyRadioLink May 26, 2016

Fatal accident in Edgar County
A 30 year woman died after being struck by a vehicle yesterday in Edgar County. According to the Illinois State Police, the woman was walking for unknown reasons in the roadway on Route 150 east of Sk...
MyRadioLink May 26, 2016

Illinois Map Reformers Optimistic
The people who want to change how Illinois draws its political map say they're a big step closer to the November ballot. Independent Map Amendment supporters say a review shows they likely have more t...
MyRadioLink May 26, 2016


