Royalton’s Erv Coppi, legendary local radio and TV man, dead at 92

CARBONDALE — “It’s hard to understate how famous Erv Coppi was in Southern Illinois in the 1960’s through 80’s,” said Joey Helleny, a longtime friend and fan of the legendary local radio and TV broadcaster. “He was well known to everyone.”

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.