Category Archives: Local News

Mattoon Chamber Discusses Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Thursday, April 22, 2021, Ed Dowd, Executive Director of the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce was a guest on 101.3 WMCI. Here is a brief description of what he covered during the interview: The Restaurant ...
MyRadioLink Apr 22, 2021

Does COVID-19 vaccination impact blood donation eligibility?
For Immediate Release - April 22, 2021 Does COVID-19 vaccination impact blood donation eligibility? ST. LOUIS, Mo. (Apr. 22, 2021) - This spring as COVID-19 vaccines become more available and people r...
MyRadioLink Apr 22, 2021

Sen. Bailey Encourages Volunteer Fire Departments to Take Advantage of Forestry Grants
For Immediate Release - April 21, 2021 Sen. Bailey Encourages Volunteer Fire Departments to Take Advantage of Forestry Grants SPRINGFIELD- Rural volunteer fire departments could be eligible for grants...
MyRadioLink Apr 22, 2021

Public Health Officials Announce 2,765 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
For Immediate Release - April 21, 2021 Public Health Officials Announce 2,765 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 2,765 new co...
MyRadioLink Apr 22, 2021

Public Museum Capital Grants Program Accepting Applications
For Immediate Release - April 21, 2021 Public Museum Capital Grants Program Accepting Applications SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Public museums in Illinois can receive funding assistance to improve museum facil...
MyRadioLink Apr 22, 2021

Lake Land College Medical Assistant Program Receives Accreditation
For Immediate Release - April 21, 2021 Lake Land College Medical Assistant Program Receives Accreditation The medical assistant program at Lake Land College received accreditation status from the Comm...
MyRadioLink Apr 22, 2021

Charleston, Mattoon High School Volleyball Teams Raise $3,852 for SBL Regional Cancer Center
For Immediate Release - April 21, 2021 Charleston, Mattoon High School Volleyball Teams Raise $3,852 for SBL Regional Cancer Center The Charleston and Mattoon High School volleyball teams collectively...
MyRadioLink Apr 22, 2021 Photo caption- Left to right: Mattoon volleyball coaches Hayley Kroening and Lori Morton, SBL Clinic Director Jamie Easton, SBL Psychometrist Angie Thompson, and Charleston volleyball coaches Amanda Hackett and Steve Pamperin. Photo submitted by Sarah Bush Lincoln.

Local Company Facing Over $85,000 in Penalties from OSHA
North American Lighting in Paris is facing more than $85,000 in penalties after OSHA cited it for machine safety violations. According to an OSHA press release, a master maintenance technician at Nort...
MyRadioLink Apr 22, 2021

Notice of Funding Opportunity for Online System to Increase Information About Alzheimer's Disease and Available Services
For Immediate Release - April 21, 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity for Online System to Increase Information About Alzheimer's Disease and Available Services SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of...
MyRadioLink Apr 22, 2021

Two Teens Arrested in Charleston, Two Others Being Sought
Two teens have been arrested and two others are being sought in connection with an incident of mob action, aggravated battery and armed robbery that occurred on April 13th in Charleston. Officers arri...
MyRadioLink Apr 22, 2021


