Category Archives: Local News

FEMA Denies State’s Request for Federal Assistance for December Floods
The state of Illinois was notified today that its request for federal assistance to help people, businesses and local governments in several Illinois counties recover from flooding has been denied. In...
MyRadioLink Mar 11, 2016

Prospective students invited to Laker Visit Day
Prospective Lake Land College students and parents are invited to learn more about the college at Laker Visit Day on April 1. Beginning at 9 a.m. and running until noon, Laker Visit Day provides an op...
MyRadioLink Mar 11, 2016

St. Jude Trivia Night
This Saturday, March 12th, you can support the Kids of St. Jude with a Trivia Night coming to the Grace United Methodist Church in Neoga! It's there annual St. Jude Trivia Night with all proceeds from...
MyRadioLink Mar 10, 2016 Mahender G / CC

Mattoon Lions Club Chili and Soup Supper
Tomorrow night, Friday March 11th, warm up with a delicious dinner with the Mattoon Lions Club! They are hosting a Chili and Soup Supper at the First Baptist Church in Mattoon! Families are invited to...
MyRadioLink Mar 10, 2016 Rool Paap / CC

Lake Land College Job Fair Rescheduled
The Lake Land College Job Fair that was snowed out last month, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 23rd. It's open to the public from 3:30-6:00 PM in the Field House. Bring resumes and come dres...
MyRadioLink Mar 10, 2016

Rose and IEPA Announce Joint Commitment to Further Protect Central Illinois Drinking Water
Working with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) announced a commitment by the IEPA to perform enhanced monitoring that will further protect the Mah...
MyRadioLink Mar 10, 2016
Don’t Push Your Luck on St. Patrick’s Day If you are out celebrating, plan to Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
As St. Patrick's Day approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Police and more than 150 local law enforcement agencies throughout the state remind motorists to avoid...
MyRadioLink Mar 10, 2016
Rural Urban Luncheon
The Mattoon and Charleston Rotary Clubs invite you to the annual rural-urban luncheon, March 28th at Sarah Bush Lincoln. This year's featured speaker will be Tami Craig Schilling from Monsanto. Reserv...
MyRadioLink Mar 10, 2016

Pedal Pull for the Kids
The Arcola Jaycees will host a pedal pull for the kids during the lawn and garden show this Saturday (3/12) at the Cross County Mall in Mattoon. The pull is open to kids 4 through 12 and will start at...
MyRadioLink Mar 10, 2016 Courtney "Coco" Mault / CC

Larry Wheeler Benefit
The Larry Wheeler benefit is coming up this Sunday (3/13) at the Mattoon American Legion. The day will include dinner, auction, pool and bags tournaments and a chance to win prizes including, an AR-15...
MyRadioLink Mar 10, 2016