Category Archives: Local News

The National Weather Service is offering their annual severe weather spotter training in Effingham on March 21st. The class, which is free of charge, will be at the Effingham County Emergency Operatio...

Incumbent Congressman John Shimkus will go face to face with challenger, Senator Kyle McCarter in a debate just a few days before the Illinois Primary, and 101.3 WMCI will bring it to you live startin...

The Illinois State Police (ISP), District 12, will conduct Roadside Safety Checks (RSC) in Clay County during March, according to District 12 Commander, Captain Kelly Hodge. The ISP has zero tolerance...

Illinois State Police (ISP) District 12 Commander, Captain Kelly Hodge, announced that District 12 Troopers will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) in Fayette, Marion, Effingham, Cl...

Leighsa Cornwell, RN, BS, community health and disease management coordinator at Paris Community Hospital/Family Medical Center, will provide blood pressure, blood sugar, and lipid panel/total cholest...

Nearly 32,000 residents are owed an estimated $2.7 million after they purchased a product or service from telecom giant Sprint but did not receive the rebate that incentivized the sale, Treasurer Mich...

The Charleston Carnegie Public Library invites you to come by this Saturday (3/12) for make-and-take St. Patrick's Day and Easter crafts from 10:30-4:00, or while supplies last. A parent or guardian i...

The Embarras Volunteer Stewards will hold a conservation day this Saturday (3/12) at 9am at the Lincoln Prairie Grass Bike trail at Douglas-Hart Nature Center in Mattoon. They recommend sturdy footwea...

EIU unions will team up to show their support for funding the university. AFSCME, the faculty union and the plumbers and pipefitters will gather for a rally tomorrow (Wednesday, March 9) at 4:30 in th...

Veterans are encouraged to attend a town hall meeting at the Mattoon American Legion this Saturday (3/12) starting at 10:30am. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will be there to answer questions...