Category Archives: Local News

Human Remains Found In Barrel Belong To Missing Joliet Mother
Human Remains Found In Barrel Belong To Missing Joliet Mother (Joliet, IL) -- Joliet Police are confirming the human remains they found last week inside a barrel belonged to a missing young mom. Ashle...
Renee Fonner Oct 29, 2018

Volunteer Police Officer Dies After Fall Off Bridge During Chase
Volunteer Police Officer Dies After Fall Off Bridge During Chase (East St. Louis, IL) -- A volunteer police officer from Washington Park is dead after falling from a bridge during a chase. Ricardo Dav...
Renee Fonner Oct 29, 2018

UI Football Player Suspended After Assault Arrest
UI Football Player Suspended After Assault Arrest (Champaign, IL) -- A University of Illinois football player is suspended indefinitely after an arrest for domestic violence. University police arreste...
Renee Fonner Oct 29, 2018

Charleston Library Button Making
Teens, in Middle School and High School, can create custom buttons in the Zone at the Charleston Carnegie Public Library on Tuesday, November 6th, 4:00-5:00pm. Limit of 2 buttons per student. This is ...
MyRadioLink Oct 29, 2018

General Election 2018
The General Election is Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Polls will be open in Illinois from 6am to 7pm. Polls in Indiana will be open from 6am to 6pm. Early voting is available in Illinois and Indiana. You...
Renee Fonner Oct 28, 2018

Dr. Philip Holloway Honored as Rural Physician of Excellence
For Immediate Release Dr. Philip Holloway Honored as Rural Physician of Excellence (Paris, Ill.)-The Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA) has awarded Philip Holloway, DPM, a 2018 Rural Physician o...
Renee Fonner Oct 28, 2018 The Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA) awarded Dr. Philip Holloway a 2018 Rural Physician of Excellence Award. The award is presented to doctors who have made a significant impact on the health of communities and shown dedication toward improving access to care in medically underserved areas of the state. Pictured are (front row): Lynn Holloway; Philip Holloway, DPM; and Gwen Holloway; (second row) Ollie Smith, Horizon Health president & CEO; Sandra Larson, Rosalind Franklin University associate professor, associate provost for clinical partnerships; Eunice Chaney, Horizon Health clinic director/risk manager; and Margaret Vaughn, IRHA director. Photo submitted by Horizon Health.

Online Safety Focus of Presentations
For Immediate Release Online Safety Focus of Presentations Cyber bullying is taking its toll on young people across the country and the local community is not immune to it. Sarah Bush Lincoln's Body E...
Renee Fonner Oct 28, 2018

Association of Fundraising Professionals Announces National Philanthropy Day Finalists
For Immediate Release Association of Fundraising Professionals Announces National Philanthropy Day Finalists CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS (October 12, 2018) -- The East Central Illinois Chapter of the Associat...
Renee Fonner Oct 28, 2018 (C)Larry Kanfer. The 2018 National Philanthropy Day recipient for the Lifetime Achievement Award, Lyn Jones. Photo submitted by the East Central Illinois Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFPECI).

The Exchange Club of Mattoon's Annual Pulled Pork Supper
The Exchange Club of Mattoon's annual pulled pork supper will held November 12th at the Mattoon Eagles Club. Tickets are $10.00 each. Serving will be from 4:30-7:00 p.m. In addition to the meal, they'...
Oct 28, 2018 WordRidden / CC
12th annual Veteran's Day Golf Scramble
The 12th annual Veteran's Day Golf Scramble will be played at Cardinal Golf Course in Effingham. Tee time is 11:11 on 11/11. Proceeds will benefit the Effingham County Veterans Memorial and American L...
Oct 28, 2018


