Category Archives: Weekends on WMCI

Teacher Hailed As Hero In Indiana School ShootingÂ
(Noblesville, IN) -- A science teacher is being given credit for stopping a school shooting in Indiana. Jason Seaman was shot three times by a male student who opened fire with a handgun Friday at a m...
MyRadioLink May 26, 2018

Emanuel Wants Help With Obama Center
(Chicago, IL) -- Mayor Emanuel is looking to Springfield for help with paying for the infrastructure changes needed to accommodate the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park. Emanuel hailed the Cit...
May 26, 2018

Trump Issues Orders Rolling Back Civil-Service Protections
(Washington, DC) -- It will be easier for federal agencies to fire employees under new executive orders issued by President Trump. The President signed three orders today aimed to roll back civil-serv...
May 26, 2018 Matt Johnson / CC

Chrysler Recalls 5 Million Vehicles
(Auburn Hills, MI) -- Fiat Chrysler is recalling nearly five million vehicles in the U.S. over a cruise control issue. The company says in rare situations, drivers may not be able to turn off the crui...
MyRadioLink May 25, 2018

Montrose Woman Hospitalized Following Injury Crash Friday
One is hospitalized following an injury crash Friday, May 25th on Spring Creek Road just north of Montrose. According to a recent press release from Illinois State Police District 12, Megan Zike of Mo...
MyRadioLink May 25, 2018

Assistance for School Supplies for 2018-2019
Embarras River Basin Agency, Inc. (ERBA) is taking applications for the CSBG School Supply Program, which provides required school supplies to eligible children attending kindergarten through 12th gra...
Renee Fonner May 25, 2018

Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation hosts Ultimate Road Rally
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois - The Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation (ISPHF) is hosting the Ultimate Road Rally (URR) on Sunday, May 27, 2018, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 pm, at 2nd Street and Monroe, in ...
Renee Fonner May 25, 2018

Together We Can 75 Years and Going Strong
Teutopolis Knights of Columbus #2874 Celebrating 75 Years, June 8 - 10, 2018 Friday, June 8 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm - Breakaway Saturday, June 9 4:00 - Outdoor Mass on KC Grounds 6:00 to 10:00 - Inflatabl...
Renee Fonner May 25, 2018

Two Activities Highlight the Summer Read Program Next Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MATTOON - Two engaging activities are among the highlights of the second week of the summer read program at the Mattoon Public Library. On Tuesday afternoon (May 29), elementary ...
Renee Fonner May 25, 2018

Illinois History Day honors research, creativity by students across the state
SPRINGFIELD - Dozens of Illinois students advanced to the national level or won special awards after presenting research papers, exhibits, documentaries and more at the annual Illinois History Day com...
Renee Fonner May 25, 2018


