Category Archives: Weekends on WMCI

Effingham Police Department Hosting Cookout
The Effingham Police Department will have a cookout tomorrow (5/18) starting at 4:30 to raise money for safety equipment. They'll be at the corner of Front Street and Jefferson with burgers, brats, cu...
Renee Fonner May 17, 2018

SBL Foundation Philanthropic Group Provides $550,000 in Grants Since 2004
For Immediate Release Sarah Bush Lincoln programs received a boost through the generosity of WomenConnected, a women's giving circle within the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation. The group recently...
Renee Fonner May 17, 2018

Sullivan Parks to Re Open
Thursday, May 17, 2018: According to the city of Sullivan (IL), Wyman and Tabor Parks in Sullivan will re-open today at Noon to pedestrians and vehicles. Wednesday, May 16, 2018: According to t...
Renee Fonner May 17, 2018

NBC and FOX Announce Renewal of Illinois Television Favorites
CHICAGO - This week, network television held their annual Upfronts to announce their respective 2018-2019 fall schedules. Illinois-based "Empire" (FOX) was among the renewed shows, as well as Wolf Fil...
Renee Fonner May 17, 2018

All You Can Eat Breakfast
The Charleston Masonic Lodge will have an all-you-can-eat breakfast this Saturday (5/19) from 6:30-10:00 a.m. Meals are $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for kids under 10. They'll be serving scrambled eggs,...
Renee Fonner May 17, 2018

Lake Shelbyville Kids Free Fishing Tournament
For Immediate Release Lake Shelbyville Kids Fishing Tournament Lake Shelbyville - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is hosting a free fishing tournament for children under 13 on Sat...
Renee Fonner May 17, 2018

10th Annual Chris Barker Memorial Tractor Drive and Show
The 10th annual Chris Barker Memorial Tractor Drive and Show will be June 10th starting at TGM Elevator in Windsor. Sign-in begins at 7:30 a.m. and the drive takes off at 8:30. All makes of tractors a...
Renee Fonner May 17, 2018 This will be the 10th annual Chris Barker Memorial Tractor Drive. Photo submitted by Jennifer Barker.

Get Discovered! Illinois State Fair Karaoke Contest to Make Stop at 9 Illinois County Fairs
SPRINGFIELD -- Can you carry a tune? Are you known within your circle of friends for your karaoke skills? This year local talent will be showcased on the biggest stage at the Illinois State Fair. The ...
Renee Fonner May 17, 2018

ISP Cop on the Rooftop
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Effingham, IL - Illinois State Police District 12 Commander, Captain Cory Ristvedt, invites the public to join them in supporting Special Olympics by attending the Cop on the Roo...
Renee Fonner May 17, 2018

Races for All Paces Huge Success
For Immediate Release Races for All Paces Huge Success Sarah Bush Lincoln's Races for All Paces attracted 840 participants from ages 1 to 84, Saturday, May 12, as the annual event honored first respon...
Renee Fonner May 17, 2018


