Category Archives: Local News

Charleston Woman Facing Two Drug Charges
A Charleston woman is facing two drug charges following her arrest. According to the Charleston Police Department, 28-year-old Billie Farmer was stopped in the 700 block of Olive, when a K-9 alerted o...
MyRadioLink Apr 11, 2018

First Neighbor Bank Scoreboard: Baseball & Softball (4/11)
Wednesday, April 11th and tonight more baseball and Softball action throughout the area. Follow along with final scores below! High School Baseball: FINAL: Charleston 14, Rantoul 8 FINAL: Decatur LSA ...
MyRadioLink Apr 11, 2018

Brewers Clip Cards In Rubber Match
(St. Louis, MO) -- Hernan Perez and Eric Thames hit solo home runs as the Brewers clipped the Cardinals 3-2 in the rubber match of a three-game series at Busch Stadium. Jonathan Villar's RBI-groundout...
MyRadioLink Apr 11, 2018 Pat / CC

Benefit Dinner in Effingham on April 20th
Supper will be served at the Effingham VFW April 20th from 5:00-6:30. Enjoy pork loin, fried potatoes, green beans, deviled eggs, pickled beets, dessert and drink for just $6.00. Proceeds will benefit...
Renee Fonner Apr 11, 2018

Rep. Phillips bill could bring hundreds of new jobs to Eastern Illinois region
For Immediate Release: Springfield...The House Agriculture and Conservation Committee approved legislation sponsored by State Representative Reggie Phillips (R-Charleston) to allow the construction of...
Renee Fonner Apr 11, 2018 State Representative Reggie Phillips

New Distribution Center coming to St. Elmo
St. Elmo is getting a new distribution center. The 755,000 square foot facility will be built east of the Pinnacle plant south of I-70. It will be owned by Sun Trust Equity, but will be leased by Pinn...
Renee Fonner Apr 11, 2018

Gov. Rauner: Illinois business climate will benefit from balanced budget, no new taxes
For Immediate Release: SPRINGFIELD (Apr. 11, 2018) - At the Illinois Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Annual Luncheon today, Gov. Bruce Rauner reiterated his call for the legislature to pass a balanced budge...
Renee Fonner Apr 11, 2018

Annual Spring Plant Sale
The W.H.A.T. Community Group will have its' annual spring plant sale May 11th from 3:00-6:00 p.m., and May 12th from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Choose from a wide variety of annuals, hanging baskets, perennia...
Renee Fonner Apr 11, 2018

IEMA Highlights Role of Volunteers in Disasters
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is highlighting ways Illinois residents can volunteer and provide critical assistance when disaster strikes. IEMA is partnering with local...
Renee Fonner Apr 11, 2018

Cheap Trick to Play DuQuoin State Fair
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick will perform at the Du Quoin State Fair on August 26th. Tickets will go on sale later this spring. More information about this year's fair and entertainment ...
Renee Fonner Apr 11, 2018


