Category Archives: Local News

Governor Rauner is making an effort to level the playing field for minority-owned companies in Illinois. The governor signed an executive order yesterday that will initiate reforms designed to give ce...

The Mattoon Arts Council is now accepting entries to its first photography show. Professional, amateur and student photographers are invited to submit their work. Student entries are open to grades si...

Starting next week, people filing for jobless benefits in Illinois will have to post a resume to the state's job search website before they can receive benefits. The Department of Employment Security ...

Beginning on Monday, July 18th, the Charleston School District will open its online school registration system. With this system, parents and guardians will again this year be able to register student...

It has been a great week of baseball in Mattoon. The 12-year-old Cal Ripken Ohio Valley Regional concludes on Sunday (7/17). As a token of appreciation for the community support, there will be no gate...

We want to send you to the Crown Royal 400 at the Brickyard on Sunday, July 24th! Go to myradiolink.com and get registered now. You can sign up as many times as you like, as long as you're at least 21...

WMCI welcomes Rodney Atkins to the Cumberland County Fair August 12th. Tickets are available now at First Neighbor Bank locations, at the Toledo Democrat and Awesome Blossoms in Greenup. You can also ...

The Effingham VFW will host a veteran's memorial band jam this weekend. Eight bands will be performing at Sunday's event, where there will also be a 50/50 raffle, pork barbecue, hamburgers, hot dogs, ...

With Indiana Governor Mike Pence's move to the race for the White House, it leaves the Hoosier State with quite a shake up in the race for governor. With Pence's name no longer on the ballot, several ...

According to WTWO, two juveniles were killed in an ATV crash in western Vigo County. The accident occurred around 6:30 Friday evening. Indiana Conservation Officers reported that two lost control of a...