Category Archives: The Yawn Patrol

The annual Coles County Dodgeball clash between Mattoon and Charleston will be Wednesday, October 25th at 6:30 pm at the MHS main gym. Your admission price is wrapping paper, or a free-will donation, ...

Leaf collection in Mattoon will begin Monday (10/23) and conclude on December 15th. Leaves must be in 30-gallon paper yard waste bags. No Plastic Bags. Bags must be placed within ten feet of the curb ...

Story time for kids 3-7 years old continues October 28th in the Bellenger Teacher's Center at Booth Library. The theme is "Halloween." In addition to stories, the program will feature crafts and activ...

SPRINGFIELD - The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will honor the nation's military with a special memorial flame, a presentation by a former Navy admiral and free admission on Veterans...

A 39 year old man from Louisville is dead after an early morning accident this morning (Friday, October 20, 2017). According to the Illinois State Police, Chad Edward Kuhlig was traveling south on Har...

It's fire prevention month, and WMCI has teamed with the Mattoon Exchange Club to make sure your home is safe. Listen next week, October 23 - October 27, for your chance to win a combo smoke/carbon mo...

The 2017 Parade of Lights, hosted by the Martinsville Fire Ladies Auxiliary, will be December 9th at 6:00 p.m. Children of all ages are invited to come out and celebrate as part of the Hometown Holida...

High School Football: Mattoon @ Marion, Charleston hosts Highland, Tri-County plays Sangamon Valley, Shelbyville vs. St. Teresa, Sullivan battles Tuscola, Casey-Westfield takes on Olney, Marshall host...

Celebrate Halloween at Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site. Their annual torchlight Halloween walk and wienie roast return October 28th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. If you've made a jack-o-lantern, bring it ...

The Marshall Public Library will have a Halloween costume contest on Thursday, October 26th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. All kids who come in costume will get a free book, and can get more freebies by spinning...