89.9 The Max Alternative WLKL Lake Land College

89.9 The Max Alternative WLKL Lake Land College 89.9 The Max Alternative WLKL-FM
"The Voice of Lake Land College"
Listen Live: www.899themax.com
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89.9 The Max Alternative plays the best alternative rock around in the Central Illinois area. The Max reaches towns in a 30 mile radius of our tower including Mattoon, Charleston, Neoga, Effingham, and Shelbyville. Our station is operated by Lake Land College students pursuing a degree in Radio/Televsion Broadcasting. Not only do we play great music, we also provide our listeners with up-to-date n

ews, weather, the "happenings" around Lake Land, and sports news. View our official website at 899themax.com! Lake Land College welcomes visitor comments at all times. Please know that in general, the College will respond to questions or comments Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. Please note in the summer, the College is open Monday through Thursday only. Lake Land College reserves the right to delete unacceptable content for any reason without notice. While not all-inclusive, the following are examples of unacceptable social networking content or comments: profane or obscene language or content; content that promotes, fosters, or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of any protected category (e.g., race, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, etc.); solicitations of commerce; infringement on copyrights or trademarks; and confidential or non-public information.

We had a blast at the Spring Carnival this year!
05/07/2025

We had a blast at the Spring Carnival this year!

Round 1 of the Region XXIV softball tournament starts today! Krayten and Doc will be on call at 899themax.com for today'...
05/06/2025

Round 1 of the Region XXIV softball tournament starts today! Krayten and Doc will be on call at 899themax.com for today's coverage at 11!

Come out to Laker Softball Field today. as host the Warriors for round 1 of this Region XXIV Tournament.
Best of 3 series starting at 11:00am!

With next week being finals week, things are starting to quiet down at the station. It's going to be very busy by the en...
05/06/2025

With next week being finals week, things are starting to quiet down at the station. It's going to be very busy by the end of the week though!

ICYMI: Last Friday, we celebrated our 50th Anniversary!
05/03/2025

ICYMI: Last Friday, we celebrated our 50th Anniversary!

The 50th anniversary celebration decorations have made it back over to the station!
05/01/2025

The 50th anniversary celebration decorations have made it back over to the station!

04/29/2025

Need something to do on a rainy day like today? Tune in to 899themax.com for the best alternative rock from your favorite student-run radio station!

Highlights from today!
04/25/2025

Highlights from today!

Lake Land College celebrates 50 years of WLKL 89.9 FM and the Broadcasting Program. The day was full of memories and renewed friendships. Here is to 50 mor...

Some photos from our anniversary ceremony!
04/25/2025

Some photos from our anniversary ceremony!

Thank you for helping us celebrate our 50th anniversary WEIU TV Public Broadcasting Station!
04/25/2025

Thank you for helping us celebrate our 50th anniversary WEIU TV Public Broadcasting Station!

It's finally time to celebrate our 50th anniversary! 🎉 Tune in all day for some special hours! 899themax.com
04/25/2025

It's finally time to celebrate our 50th anniversary! 🎉 Tune in all day for some special hours! 899themax.com

Gaige and Doc are on call for this game at three on 899themax.com
04/23/2025

Gaige and Doc are on call for this game at three on 899themax.com

Laker Baseball welcomes St. Charles CC for a 3:00pm game at Laker Baseball Field today!

Sun is out today which means 1st 100 fans wearing sunglasses get in for FREE!

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Mattoon, IL
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