Category Archives: Local News

Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) Adopts Proposed New Rules including a Prohibition on Using Credit Cards for Sports Wagering among Other Regulatory Measures at April Meeting
For Immediate Release - April 25, 2025 Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) Adopts Proposed New Rules including a Prohibition on Using Credit Cards for Sports Wagering among Other Regulatory Measures at April ...
MyRadioLink Apr 26, 2025

Lake Land College nominates Sarah Bush Lincoln for the 2025 ICCTA Business Partnership Award
For Release Lake Land College nominates Sarah Bush Lincoln for the 2025 ICCTA Business Partnership Award The Lake Land College Board of Trustees recently nominated Sarah Bush Lincoln for the 2025 Illi...
MyRadioLink Apr 26, 2025 The Lake Land College Board of Trustees recently nominated Sarah Bush Lincoln for the statewide 2025 ICCTA Business Partnership Award.
At right, Lake Land College Board of Trustees Chair Gary Cadwell presents the Lake Land College 2025 ICCTA Business Partnership Award to Sarah Bush Lincoln President and CEO Kim Uphoff. Photo submitted by Lake Land College

Illinois State Police to Conduct Nighttime Enforcement Patrols
For Immediate Release Illinois State Police to Conduct Nighttime Enforcement Patrols PESOTUM - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Commander Heather Apperson announces the ISP will conduct Nighttime E...
MyRadioLink Apr 26, 2025 Photo: Illinois State Police

Illinois Department of Corrections Announces Expansion of Freedom Reads Libraries to Decatur and Illinois River Correctional Centers
For Release Illinois Department of Corrections Announces Expansion of Freedom Reads Libraries to Decatur and Illinois River Correctional Centers Expands Freedom Reads partnership with 22 new Freedom L...
MyRadioLink Apr 26, 2025

Budzinski Announces Winners of 2025 Congressional Art Competition
For Release Budzinski Announces Winners of 2025 Congressional Art Competition SPRINGFIELD, IL - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced the winners of her 2025 Congressional Art Competi...
MyRadioLink Apr 26, 2025 Congresswoman Budzinski with Natasha O’Brien, the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Photo submitted

Lake Land College holds dedication ceremony for Sarah Bush Lincoln High Fidelity Nursing Simulation Lab
For Immediate Release Lake Land College holds dedication ceremony for Sarah Bush Lincoln High Fidelity Nursing Simulation Lab Lake Land College dedicated its new nursing simulation lab in recognition ...
MyRadioLink Apr 26, 2025 Lake Land College recognized Sarah Busch Lincoln with a dedication ceremony for the new Sarah Bush Lincoln High Fidelity Nursing Simulation Lab.
Pictured (from left to right): Sarah Bush Lincoln Vice President of Human Resources Debbie Saddoris, Sarah Bush Lincoln Vice President Patient Care Continuum/Chief Nursing Officer Colleen Swick, Sarah Bush Lincoln President and CEO Kim Uphoff, Lake Land College President Josh Bullock, Lake Land College Board of Trustees Chair Gary Cadwell and Division Chair Allied Health/Nursing Instructor Erin Swingler. Photo submitted by Lake Land College

Illinois State Police to Conduct Roadside Safety Check
For Immediate Release Illinois State Police to Conduct Roadside Safety Check PESOTUM - Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 7 Commander Heather Apperson announces the ISP will conduct Roadside Safety Che...
MyRadioLink Apr 26, 2025 Photo: Illinois State Police

Family Life Center and HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital partner with St. Anthony High School to offer students a "Window to the Womb"
For Release Family Life Center and HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital partner with St. Anthony High School to offer students a "Window to the Womb" EFFINGHAM, Ill. - The Family Life Center in Effing...
MyRadioLink Apr 26, 2025 Some of the participants in the “Window to the Womb” project included (left to right) Connor Frauli; Laura Kuhns; Jacey Garza; Maureen Habing, HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital ultrasonographer; Jill Pankau, registered diagnostic medical sonographer; Renee James, volunteer mom; and her 24-week preborn baby on the ultrasound screen; Allison Deters, Family Life Center Nurse Manager; Henry Brent; and Elvin Martinez-Flores. Photo submitted by HSHS St. Anthony's

Register now for the youth and family wingshooting clinic at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
For Release Register now for the youth and family wingshooting clinic at Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area SPRINGFIELD - Youth aged 10 and older and adults can now register online f...
MyRadioLink Apr 26, 2025

Lake Land College launches new Laker Connect program for Dual Credit students
For Release Lake Land College launches new Laker Connect program for Dual Credit students Lake Land College is partnering with area high schools to launch Laker Connect, a redesigned and enhanced dual...
MyRadioLink Apr 26, 2025


