Category Archives: Local News

Driver Arrested After Traffic Crash Along I-74 Wednesday (1/3)
A 21 year old of Danville, IL was arrested and faced with multiple charges after a traffic accident along I-74 east at milepost 176.5 in Champaign County Wednesday morning, January 3rd. Preliminary de...
MyRadioLink Jan 03, 2018

Shelbyville Woman's Death Now Ruled a Homicide
A coroner's jury has ruled the death of a Shelbyville woman a homicide. Initially, investigators did not suspect foul play in the death of Carol Hurley, but autopsy and toxicology tests led a forensic...
Renee Fonner Jan 03, 2018

Illinois State Police 100th Anniversary Logo Contest Still Accepting Entries
Springfield, Illinois - Illinois State Police (ISP) will celebrate its 100th Anniversary in 2022. In anticipation of the anniversary, the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation (ISPHF) is hosting a...
Renee Fonner Jan 03, 2018

Mattoon Man Facing Several Charges including Possession of Meth with Intent to Deliver
According to a press release from MPD, Mattoon Police, with the assistance of the East Central Illinois Drug Task Force, arrested Zachery M. Riley, 23 of Mattoon, for the offense of Possession of Meth...
Renee Fonner Jan 03, 2018 Zachery M. Riley. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.

ISP and IDOT are on scene on I-74
According to an email from the Illinois State Police (Wednesday, January 3, 8:40am), Troopers and IDOT are on scene on I-74 eastbound in Vermilion County at milepost 220 re-routing traffic at the exit...
Renee Fonner Jan 03, 2018

Wind Chill Advisory Starts at 8pm Tonight
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Renee Fonner Jan 03, 2018

Coles County Farm Bureau Scholarship Applications are Available
Applications are available for Coles County Farm Bureau scholarships for students who plan to or are currently studying agriculture or a related field. Applications are available from high school guid...
Renee Fonner Jan 03, 2018

Illinois Lawmakers Briefly At Capitol In Early 2018
Illinois Lawmakers Briefly At Capitol In Early 2018 (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois lawmakers don't appear to be in a hurry to start the new year. Both the Illinois House and the Illinois Senate are sch...
Renee Fonner Jan 03, 2018

No Cause Yet In Water Park Fire In Utica
No Cause Yet In Water Park Fire In Utica (Utica, IL) -- Fire investigators in LaSalle County say they're still looking for the cause of a fire that destroyed part of a water park and resort. No one wa...
Renee Fonner Jan 03, 2018

United Van Lines: Illinois Top State For People Moving Out
United Van Lines: Illinois Top State For People Moving Out (Chicago, IL) -- More people are moving out of Illinois than any other state in the nation. United Van Lines yesterday released its annual su...
Renee Fonner Jan 03, 2018


