Category Archives: (Mattoon Radio) Local Sports

This week, we begin our series called “Double Take Tuesday” in which we replay a local game broadcast from years past. Indy Car returns to live racing this weekend and the NASCAR Cup Serie...

Today, a Statement was issued by Illinois High School Association’s Executive Director Craig Anderson. Anderson said: "The IHSA and Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) continue to work together...

The Mattoon Area Family YMCA has announced that Run for the Bagel will be virtual for 2020. The Mattoon Area Family YMCA will host the 33rd annual Run for the Bagel at your favorite route, trail or tr...

‘The Match’ Delivers As Most-Watched Golf Telecast In Cable Television History (Atlanta, GA) — Sunday’s “The Match: Champions For Charity” golf event is now the mos...

Busch passes Cindric in OT to win Xfinity race at Charlotte CONCORD, N.C. (AP) Kyle Busch passed Austin Cindric on the final lap in overtime to win his 97th career Xfinity Series race in dramatic fash...

We have a mix of “classic” broadcasts and live sporting events this week.   Monday, May 18th: *Victory 103.9 at 7:00pm: Classic NFL from the 2008 season. Super Bowl 43 between the Ste...

For Release NASCAR Honors Healthcare Workers in First Race Back with The Real Heroes 400 at Darlington Raceway DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 14, 2020) - As NASCAR returns to the racetrack for the first tim...

COVID-19 Pandemic Leads To Cancellation Of Illinois Marathon (Champaign, IL) — The COVID-19 pandemic is leading to the cancellation of a major race. The 2020 Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon Ra...

Congratulations to the 2020 finalists for the Illinois Broadcaster’s Association Silver Dome Awards and our very own Lane Blickem. Blickem is a finalist for Best Radio Play by Play for WMCI̵...

Julian Larry named Lake Land College men's basketball coach At the May board meeting, the Lake Land College Board of Trustees appointed Assistant Coach Julian Larry as head men's basketball coach. Lar...