Category Archives: Local News

Possible Child Lurings Scare Local Community
Possible Child Lurings Scare Local Community (Champaign, IL) -- Police in Champaign County are on high alert after a couple of attempted child lurings. Police say twice this month a man tried to get y...
Renee Fonner Apr 26, 2018

Dr. Ronny Jackson Out As V.A. Nominee
Dr. Ronny Jackson Out As V.A. Nominee (Washington, DC) -- White House physician Dr. Ronny Jackson is withdrawing his name from consideration to head up the Department of Veterans Affairs. Jackson, a N...
Renee Fonner Apr 26, 2018

Relay for Life Survivor Breakfast This Weekend
A Relay for Life cancer survivor breakfast will be held at the Effingham VFW this Saturday (4/28) from 7:00-10:00 a.m. Breakfast is free for survivors and their caregiver. The menu includes pancakes, ...
MyRadioLink Apr 26, 2018

Burglary at Bike & Hike in Charleston
According to a recent press release from the Charleston Police Department, a burglary occurred at Bike & Hike along 18th street in Charleston, IL. On Monday, April 23rd, officers from the Charlest...
MyRadioLink Apr 25, 2018

Springfield Woman Faces Many Charges After Incident Involving a Fayette County Sheriff's Deputy
A Springfield woman faces multiple charges following an incident with a Fayette County Sheriff's deputy. According to the Illinois State Police, 18-year-old Adrianna Brown-Gibson had been stopped on R...
MyRadioLink Apr 25, 2018

First Neighbor Bank Scoreboard: 04/25/18
Wednesday, April 25th and tonight plenty of action on the ball diamonds. Check out area finals below! High school baseball: FINAL: Charleston 10, Altamont 0 FINAL: Decatur LSA 11, Arthur-Lovington/Atw...
MyRadioLink Apr 25, 2018

Charleston Fire Respond to Structure Fire on Van Buren Street
According to the Charleston Fire Department, on April 25, 2018 at 10:59 am the Charleston Fire Department was dispatched to 325 Van Buren in Charleston for a report of a structure fire. When crews arr...
MyRadioLink Apr 25, 2018

Washington Savings Bank Promotes Two
Washington Savings Bank: PRESS RELEASE 04/24/18 Effingham Terri Gilbert and Tami Wells from Washington Savings Bank in Effingham, IL were each recently promoted to Assistant Vice President at t...
Renee Fonner Apr 25, 2018

Lake Land College Adjunct Instructor Lisa Bluhm goes above and beyond
Lake Land College faculty is made up of a combination of dedicated full-time and adjunct instructors who together create an outstanding learning environment for students. One business division adjunct...
Renee Fonner Apr 25, 2018

No More Catsup Festival In Collinsville
No More Catsup Festival In Collinsville (Collinsville, IL) -- The cap is being put on the Catsup festival in Collinsville for good. Organizers of the World's Largest Catsup Bottle Festival Birthday Pa...
Renee Fonner Apr 25, 2018


