Category Archives: Local News

Illinois Morbidity and Mortality Bulletin – Third Issue
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today released the third issue of its Illinois Morbidity and Mortality Bulletin (IMMB). The IMMB is IDPH's primary publication for scientific articles o...
MyRadioLink May 10, 2016

Hundreds of firefighters gathered in Springfield for the 23rd Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial, Firefighter Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony
Firefighters from across the state gathered in Springfield to remember firefighters who died in service and honor 27 other firefighters for their outstanding bravery and service to their communities d...
MyRadioLink May 10, 2016 Nicholas Suan / CC

EIU Summer Hours in Place
In a continuing effort to conserve resource dollars, Eastern Illinois University is once again closing selected buildings and offices from noon on Fridays until Monday mornings during the summer month...
MyRadioLink May 10, 2016

ISP: Pendleton Armed and Dangerous & Wanted for Attempted Murder of a Police Officer
DRACY C. PENDLETON ***ARMED AND DANGEROUS*** On May 7, 2016 at approximately 10:45 p.m., a Mahomet Police Officer was involved in a shooting with Dracy "Clint" Pendleton, 35. The Officer and Pendleton...
MyRadioLink May 10, 2016

District 12 Enforcement Figures for April
Illinois State Police District 12 Commander, Captain Kelly Hodge, today announced activity and enforcement figures for the month of April. Troopers in District 12, which includes Clark, Clay, Crawford...
MyRadioLink May 10, 2016

Fun Run on Saturday
Warrior Brotherhood Veteran's Motorcycle Club invites you to their fun run this Saturday (5/14). Registration starts at 9:30am at the Mattoon American Legion. They'll make stops in Greenup, Dieterich,...
MyRadioLink May 10, 2016 Brian Turner / CC

Severe Storms Possible Today, Tuesday, May 10
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for our entire Illinois listening area. Today (Tuesday, May 10) and tonight: Scattered thunderstorms are expected through the period...
MyRadioLink May 10, 2016

Remap Supports Hope Half-Million Signatures Pass Muster
Illinois' State Board of Elections is now reviewing more than a half-million signatures. The flood of petitions is part of the effort to change how Illinois draws its political maps. Organizers of the...
MyRadioLink May 10, 2016

Decatur Woman Perishes in Collision with State Trooper
A Decatur woman, Kelley E. Wilson, died early Sunday after her vehicle collided with an Illinois State Police squad car. The trooper was northbound on Oakland Avenue at 11 p.m when Wilson allegedly pu...
MyRadioLink May 10, 2016 Police Package / CC
Mattoon U.S. Grant Motel Closed
Mattoon's U.S. Grant Motel was closed on Thursday of last week due to reports of violations of the city's fire safety and electrical codes, including smoke and carbon monoxide alarms not functioning. ...
MyRadioLink May 10, 2016


