Join us in congratulating our owner, Bud, on being listed among RadioInk's 2025 top 20 leaders in radio! We may be biased, but it's well-deserved if you ask us! Bud has been revolutionary in radio, and his reach has been felt through many stations in Mattoon, Decatur, Effingham, Owensboro, and even Nashville!

?? Help us celebrate an incredible milestone! ?? Lucy, a beloved resident of Heritage Woods of Charleston, is turning 105 on April 30th! ?? To make her day extra special, we're hosting a card shower and would love for you to send her a birthday card filled with love and well wishes. ? Mail cards to: Heritage Woods of Charleston Attn: Lucy 480 W. Polk Ave Charleston, IL 61920 Let's make this a birthday to remember! ?? #Happy105th #BirthdayCelebration

Join Class E for breakfast with the best as they celebrate the 2025 Class of 20 Under 40. The Community Leaders Breakfast on May 1st at Emerald Acres will honor these exceptional individuals for their hard work and dedication to our community. Enjoy a great meal, hear from guest speaker Will Leitch, and network with other professionals. Get your ticket now.

Mattoon Bagelfest is celebrating 40 years of Bagelfest this year! Don't miss JOSH TURNER at Bagelfest this summer, Saturday, July 19th! Tickets go on sale, Friday, April 11th at 8am. Get more details at the Mattoon Bagelfest Facebook page! https://lnkr.fm/o5ah2

Tomorrow, tune in to find out who'll be performing at the 40th annual Bagelfest in Mattoon this summer! Mattoon Tourism Director Angelia Burgett will join the Yawn Patrol to break the big news! Tune in just after the 7:30 a.m. news and you'll hear who'll be headlining the big party in Peterson Park this year!