Category Archives: Local News

With snow-and-ice season approaching, public encouraged: “Winter Weather – Get it Together”
For Immediate Release - November 18, 2020 With snow-and-ice season approaching, public encouraged: "Winter Weather - Get it Together" SPRINGFIELD - As snow-and-ice season fast approaches, the Illinois...
Renee Fonner Nov 18, 2020

Coles County Health Department Announces Two Additional Deaths of Individuals with COVID-19
(Charleston), IL - Coles County Health Department is saddened to announce the death of Two additional Coles County residents with COVID-19. We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the fam...
MyRadioLink Nov 17, 2020

Rose Passes Public University-Requested Rule Change to Protect Student Tuition-Payers and Their Families
For Immediate Release - State Senator Chapin Rose Office - November 17, 2020 Rose Passes Public University-Requested Rule Change to Protect Student Tuition-Payers and Their Families With state univers...
Renee Fonner Nov 17, 2020

Public Health Officials Announce Tier Three Resurgence Mitigations to Take Effect Statewide on Friday Following Sharp Increase in COVID-19 Cases
For Immediate Release - November 17, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce Tier Three Resurgence Mitigations to Take Effect Statewide on Friday Following Sharp Increase in COVID-19 Cases CHICAGO - Wit...
Renee Fonner Nov 17, 2020

Christmas in the Heart of Charleston Drive-Thru Parade
Christmas in the Heart of Charleston's drive-thru parade will be held December 5th from 5:00-6:30. Please enter on 7th Street. In addition to lighted parade floats, Santa and his reindeer will be ther...
Renee Fonner Nov 17, 2020 Photo submitted by Christmas in the Heart of Charleston committee.

Bipartisan Governors from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin Urge Safety Before Holidays
For Immediate Release - November 17, 2020 Bipartisan Governors from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin Urge Safety Before Holidays CHICAGO - Today, Illinois Governor...
Renee Fonner Nov 17, 2020

Public Health Officials Announce 12,601 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease
For Immediate Release - November 17, 2020 Public Health Officials Announce 12,601 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 12,601 n...
Renee Fonner Nov 17, 2020

Mattoon Lightworks Walk-Through Night
Thursday, November 19, 2020, will be walk-through night at Mattoon Lightworks! The park will be closed to traffic from five to seven. It'll be a great time for selfies with those you love next to the ...
Renee Fonner Nov 17, 2020

Public comment sought on Marine Transportation System Plan
For Immediate Release Only - November 17, 2020 Public comment sought on Marine Transportation System Plan SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Transportation is inviting the public to comment on i...
Renee Fonner Nov 17, 2020

Moultrie County Health Department Confirms Ninth COVID-19 Related Death
For Immediate Release - November 16, 2020 Moultrie County Health Department Confirms Ninth COVID-19 Related Death SULLIVAN, IL, November 16, 2020 - It is with great sadness that the Moultrie County He...
Renee Fonner Nov 16, 2020


