Category Archives: Local News

Accident in Effingham County on I-70
A Terre Haute woman was injured in an accident last night in Effingham County. Illinois State Police say 31-year-old Patricia Brown struck tractor-trailers driven by 46-year-old Reynaldo Fruits, of Mo...
Renee Fonner Jan 29, 2019

Michael Alan Fuller II Memorial Scholarship available to MHS seniors
For Immediate Release Michael Alan Fuller II Memorial Scholarship available to MHS seniors (MATTOON, Illinois - January 28, 2019) The application for the Michael Alan Fuller II Memorial Scholarship is...
Renee Fonner Jan 29, 2019

The Lake Land College Livestock Judging Team Takes Home Honors
For Immediate Release The Lake Land College Livestock Judging Team Takes Home Honors The Lake Land College Livestock Judging Team took home Reserve Champion Team and an individual team member took Hig...
Renee Fonner Jan 29, 2019 The Lake Land College Livestock Judging Team took home Reserve Champion Team and an individual team member took High Individual Overall of the prestigious National Western Stock Show competition held Jan. 10 in Denver. Pictured sitting left to right: Micah Smock, Maddie Fugate, Jenna Girman, Lindsey Pugh, Tucker Schlipf; standing: Landon Tadich, Shannon DeHaan, Cole Wilcox, Keaton Stoller, Lauren Burgener. Photo submitted by Lake Land College.

Illinois State Police Make Arrest in Fatal Crash that took the Life of Trooper Christopher Lambert
For Immediate Release - Illinois State Police Illinois State Police Make Arrest in Fatal Crash that took the Life of Trooper Christopher Lambert Springfield, IL - Illinois State Police (ISP) officials...
Renee Fonner Jan 29, 2019

Illinois 2018-19 Deer Hunting Seasons Result in Preliminary Harvest of 151,577 Deer
For Immediate Release Illinois 2018-19 Deer Hunting Seasons Result in Preliminary Harvest of 151,577 Deer SPRINGFIELD, IL - Hunters in Illinois harvested a preliminary total of 151,577 deer during all...
Renee Fonner Jan 29, 2019

Adult Winter Read Program: Blizzard of Books
For Immediate Release An adult reading program where you read a Blizzard of Books to help keep cabin fever away. Disappear in a storm of stories and READ as much as you like! Enter each book that you'...
Renee Fonner Jan 29, 2019

Mattoon Kiwanis Pancake Day
The Kiwanis Club of Mattoon's annual pancake day will be held March 2nd from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Mattoon Middle School. It's all-you-can-eat pancakes and sausage, plus drinks, for just $6.00 for...
MyRadioLink Jan 29, 2019

Charleston Moose Lodge Closed/Cornbelt Shrine's Club Drawing Friday Night
The Charleston Moose Lodge will be closed January 29th through 31st. Friday night, the Cornbelt Shrine Club's drawing will offer a jackpot over $28,530 and the Moose's drawing will be $2,212. Also, th...
MyRadioLink Jan 28, 2019

Polar Vortex Ushers in Cold Weather to U.S
(Chicago, IL) - A Polar Vortex is bringing potentially record-breaking cold air across the Midwest this week. A snowstorm across the Great Lakes brought several inches of snow to Chicago and parts of ...
MyRadioLink Jan 28, 2019

Fruit Recall: Peaches & Nectarines
Some fruits sold at ALDI, Costco and Walmart stores in several states, including Illinois, have been recall due to listeria contamination. Officials say peaches and nectarines sold as bulk produce wit...
MyRadioLink Jan 28, 2019


