Category Archives: Local News

Coles County Dodgeball Clash Tonight
The annual Coles County Dodgeball clash between Mattoon and Charleston will be today, October 25th at 6:30 pm at the MHS main gym. Your admission price is wrapping paper, or a free-will donation, whic...
MyRadioLink Oct 25, 2017

Mattoon Exchange Club Pulled Pork Supper
The Mattoon Exchange Club's annual pulled pork supper to benefit the Children's Advocacy Center of East Central Illinois will be November 13th at the Mattoon Eagles Club. Meals are $10.00 each, and in...
MyRadioLink Oct 25, 2017

Dodgers Take World Series Game One From Astros
(Los Angeles, CA) -- The Dodgers are getting the jump on the Astros in the 2017 World Series. Clayton Kershaw outdueled Dallas Keuchel as the Dodgers beat the Astros 3-1 in Game One at Chavez Ravine. ...
MyRadioLink Oct 24, 2017 Justin LaBerge / CC

Rollover Traffic Crash in Champaign County Tuesday Afternoon
A rollover vehicle crash occurred the afternoon of Tuesday, October 24th near I-57, southbound, at milepost 235 in Champaign County. Preliminary details indicate Eldon Hershburger, 58, of Arthur, IL (...
MyRadioLink Oct 24, 2017

I-70 Personal Injury Crash Tuesday Morning
According to a recent press release from Illinois State Police, a personal injury crash occurred this morning (10/24) along I-70, just 2 miles west of Greenup. Preliminary details indicate Kaytlin Sta...
MyRadioLink Oct 24, 2017

First Neighbor Bank Scoreboard: Regional Volleyball (10/24)
It's Tuesday, October 24th and it's the second night for High School Post Season Volleyball action! Check out final results for area games and winners will advance to the Championship rounds on Thursd...
MyRadioLink Oct 24, 2017

Kid's Pajama Drive
According to a press release, The First National Bank and the Mattoon Exchange Club are teaming up for the One Stop Community Christmas Kid's Pajama Drive. Size 14/16 (XL) are especially needed, for b...
Renee Fonner Oct 24, 2017 Lucy Fisher / CC

Ramp Closed Due to Rollover Crash
According to an email from the Illinois State Police at 4pm, on Tuesday, October 24, 2017: Troopers are on the scene of the rollover crash with a truck and trailer on I-72 W/B ramp to I-57 S/B. There ...
Renee Fonner Oct 24, 2017

One Person Injured in Accident Near Olney
One person was injured in an accident near Olney this morning. Illinois State Police say a vehicle driven by 60-year-old Toni Fisher, of Grayville was eastbound on U.S. 50 when it left the roadway to ...
Renee Fonner Oct 24, 2017

Gov. Rauner Statement on Senate vote on SB 1905
Chicago (Oct. 24, 2017) - Governor Bruce Rauner issued the following statement following the Senate vote on SB 1905: "Today's vote could create a damaging loss for the economic competitiveness of Illi...
Renee Fonner Oct 24, 2017


