Category Archives: Local News

Anderson Facing Three Additional Theft Charges
A press release from the MPD says, Krystyna R. Anderson, age 29 and homeless, was charged on April 25th at 1:30 p.m.. Anderson was already confined at the jail, but three (3) additional charges of The...
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2018 Krystyna R. Anderson. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.

Illinois Department of Human Rights celebrates Keeping the Dream Alive
East St. Louis (Apr. 26, 2018) - The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IDHA) celebrated the 50th anniversary of the signing of the historic Fai...
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2018

Governor recounts investment and business growth mission to Europe
Governor recounts investment and business growth mission to Europe CHICAGO (Apr. 26, 2018) - Gov. Bruce Rauner, addressing the media to recap his 10-day investment and business growth mission to Germa...
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2018

U Of I Wants Public Input On Chief ConversationÂ
U Of I Wants Public Input On Chief Conversation (Urbana, IL) -- The University of Illinois is looking for more opinions about Chief Illiniwek. The school is looking to continue its critical conversati...
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2018

Mattoon PD Make Arrest
According to a MPD press release, Zachary C. Kowalis age 31 and homeless, was arrested on April 25th at 11:26 a.m. in the 1800 block of S. 9th street. Kowalis was charged with Criminal Trespass to Sta...
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2018 Zachary C. Kowalis. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.

Illinois Senate Okays Pot For Opioids SwapÂ
Illinois Senate Okays Pot For Opioids Swap (Springfield IL) -- Senators in Illinois want to allow people to swap their opioid prescriptions for a medical marijuana script. The Illinois Senate yesterda...
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2018

Altamont Home Total Loss After Fire
An Altamont home is a total loss after a fire yesterday. Firefighters were called to the scene on West Jackson just before 3:00 p.m. Fire Chief Jon Becker is calling the fire "suspicious" until they c...
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2018 Staci Lichterman / CC

Two Men Charged with Felony Theft
According to a press release from MPD, Mattoon police arrested Phillip M. Vandiver, age 28 of Charleston, on April 24th at 11:00 a.m. The arrest occurred at the MPD. Vandiver was charged with Felony T...
Renee Fonner Apr 27, 2018 Phillip M. Vandiver. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.

North And South Korea Announce End Of Korean War
The Korean War is officially over. The leaders of North and South Korea made the announcement today after Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in held a summit that marked the first visit t...
MyRadioLink Apr 27, 2018

First Neighbor Bank Scoreboard: Baseball & Softball (04/26)
Thursday, April 26th and tonight plenty of action on the ball diamond continues for area teams! Follow along with final scores below! High School Baseball: FINAL: Arthur Okaw Christian 9, Arcola 6 FIN...
MyRadioLink Apr 26, 2018


