Category Archives: Local News

MPD Release New Images in Incident at Rural King
According to the MPD, the Mattoon Police Department is still investigating a matter that occurred at Rural King in Mattoon, and needing assistance from the public in identifying the male and female in...
Renee Fonner Dec 28, 2017

Mattoon PD Arrest Man for Criminal Trespass to Property
According to a press release from the MPD, Mattoon Police arrested Jovan D. McNell, 27 and homeless, formerly of Chicago, for the offense of Criminal Trespass to Property. The arrest occurred on 12/27...
Renee Fonner Dec 28, 2017

Murder Mystery Night Out to Support Mattoon Area P.A.D.S.
A murder-mystery to support Mattoon Area P.A.D.S will be held January 26th and 27th at the Mattoon Moose. Advance tickets are $25.00 and $35.00 at the door. Buy online at mattoonareapads.org, or call ...
Renee Fonner Dec 28, 2017

Sullivan Chamber Annual Luncheon
The Sullivan Illinois Chamber and Economic Development's annual luncheon will be held on January 24th in the First United Methodist Church banquet hall. Registration begins at 11:30, lunch will be ser...
Renee Fonner Dec 28, 2017

Registration Open for 2018 Crop Management Conference
Registration is open for the 2018 Crop Management Conference in Springfield. This regional conference will provide a forum for discussion and interaction between producers and University of Illinois r...
Renee Fonner Dec 28, 2017

Glo Bingo Coming January 20th
Glo Bingo to benefit Mattoon Area P.A.D.S. comes to the Mattoon Moose January 20th. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and bingo starts at 7:00. Tickets are $20.00 in advance and $25.00 at the door. Over $1,000 ...
Renee Fonner Dec 28, 2017

Missing Bloomington Woman Found In Mattoon
Missing Bloomington Woman Found In Mattoon (Pesotum, IL) -- It's a happy ending for a missing Bloomington woman. The Illinois State Police say that a man from Mattoon found Carmon Edwards wandering ar...
Renee Fonner Dec 28, 2017 Carmon D. Edwards of Bloomington IL. Photo submitted by Mattoon Police Department.

Donate Your Christmas Tree
Extend the life of your Christmas tree by donating it for Fish Habitat Improvement Day at Lake Shelbyville. Trees can be dropped off at Johnstowne Mall in Shelbyville or the 66 gas station south of Su...
Renee Fonner Dec 28, 2017

Okaw Valley Booster Club Trivia Night In January
The Okaw Valley Booster Club's annual trivia night will be January 12th at the Findlay American Legion. Dinner will be all-you-can-eat fish from 5:00-7:00 p.m., with trivia starting immediately after....
MyRadioLink Dec 28, 2017

Survivor Challenge Returns to Mattoon YMCA
The Mattoon YMCA is kicking off their Survivor Challenge in the new year. This 12-week program is designed to help members age 14+ create good exercise habits. Each week participants have a goal of a ...
MyRadioLink Dec 28, 2017


