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Remembering Prince
Most know that this week our beloved Prince had passed away on Thursday, April 22nd in his home in Minnesota.He had been one of the many lengendary recording artists of our time. And like many legends...
Apr 24, 2016 thierry ehrmann / CC
Property Tax Relief Bill Passes Illinois House
A bill designed to provide some property tax relief for Illinois homeowners is moving through the legislature. A measure that would freeze property taxes in non-home rule communities passed the state ...
Apr 24, 2016 Simon Cunningham / CC
Illinois Senate Approves "Tampon Tax" Bill
An effort is underway to eliminate the state sales tax on feminine hygiene products. The so called "tampon tax" bill has been approved by the state Senate. Currently, items such as tampons and sanitar...
Apr 24, 2016
Mattoon Bagelfest 2016
WMCI welcomes rising stars Chase Bryant, Rachel Holder, and Jason Pritchett to Bagelfest 2016! Rachel and Jason will perform on July 22nd, and Chase plays the following night. Christian night, on July...
Apr 23, 2016
MHS at Busch Stadium
The Mattoon High School baseball team will make its annual trip to Busch Stadium on Sunday, May 22nd. The Green Wave will face Clinton immediately after the Cardinals finish up against Arizona that af...
Apr 23, 2016
Vahling Vineyards Wine and Art Spring Festival
Vahling Vineyards welcomes you to the Wine and Art Spring Festival April 30th and May 1st. Eight wineries will be there, along with craft and food vendors, and live music. Tickets are available at vah...
Apr 23, 2016
Open House For Lincoln Log Cabin Site Today
The Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is looking for volunteers to help bring history to life. The site will hold an open house for potential volunteers from noon to 3 PM today. Many of the volunt...
Apr 23, 2016 Believe Creative / CC
EIU Hosting Paint Dodgeball Event Today
Eastern Illinois University's Taylor Hall has done it again, in a very colorful way that will get students involved. Today at 1 PM, a paint dodgeball contest for students will be held at EIU's South Q...
Apr 23, 2016
Mattoon FFA Greenhouse Sale Continues Saturday
The Mattoon FFA Chapter continues their Greenhouse Sale tomorrow, Saturday April 23rd. Students will be in the greenhouse to sell plants from 7 AM to 2 PM. The greenhouse is located behind the high sc...
Apr 22, 2016
Illinois General Assembly Passes Higher Education Funding Bill
Universities will be open and running through the summer officially as of today! The Illinois General Assembly today passed a higher education funding bill that will be a stop gap emergency solution, ...
Apr 22, 2016
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