Category Archives: Weekends on WMCI

Illinois Bicentennial STEM Fusion campaign to launch in 25 underserved schools across state
AURORA (Feb. 23, 2018) - Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti, Deputy Governor Leslie Munger and officials from the Illinois Math and Science Academy today announced the launch of the Illinois Bicen...
Renee Fonner Feb 23, 2018

Report: Duke, UNC, Kentucky Among Several Schools Named In FBI ProbeĀ
Report: Duke, UNC, Kentucky Among Several Schools Named In FBI Probe (Undated) -- More details are emerging as part of the FBI's investigation into corruption in NCAA men's basketball. Yahoo! Sports r...
Renee Fonner Feb 23, 2018 Karl Baron / CC

Youth Dodge Ball at the YMCA
Are you looking for a fun indoor activity for your child? How about YMCA Youth Dodge Ball! This favorite grade school game is played with safe, foam dodge balls. Participants will dip, dive, duck, and...
Renee Fonner Feb 23, 2018

Casey Pinnell to Coach Football at Robinson
Casey Pinnell is the new head football coach at Robinson. The Paris native, who was head coach at Tri-County the last three years, will take over for the retiring Tom Nolan.
Renee Fonner Feb 23, 2018

Arrest Warrant Issued for Brian T. Griffin, Charged with Aggravated Arson
An arrest warrant has been issued for the man accused of setting the fire that destroyed Mother's Bar. 29-year-old Brian T. Griffin has been charged with aggravated arson for allegedly knowingly damag...
Renee Fonner Feb 23, 2018

Boil Order
As of Thursday, February 22 at 12:30pm, the village of Cooks Mills is under a boil order until further notice
Renee Fonner Feb 22, 2018

Fly-in and More at the Coles County Memorial Airport
Aerinova will host a fly-in at the Coles County Memorial Airport on March 24 from 8:00 to noon. They'll have lots of activities for kids, along with a discovery flight in a Piper Tomahawk for $20, and...
Renee Fonner Feb 22, 2018

Annual Rural-Urban Luncheon is March 12
The annual Rural-Urban Luncheon, sponsored by the Mattoon and Charleston Rotary Clubs will be held March 12th at Sarah Bush Lincoln Education Center. This year's featured speaker will Eric Snodgrass, ...
Renee Fonner Feb 22, 2018

Miss Arcola Accepting Contestants
The Miss Arcola Pageant is still accepting contestants. The first practice will be this Sunday (2/25) at Carriage Crossing in Arcola. 4-7 year olds will meet at 5:30 p.m.; 8-10 year olds at 6:00; 16-2...
Renee Fonner Feb 22, 2018 wu_135 / CC

Lake Land College Paramedical Services program receives national accreditation
Lake Land College's Paramedical Services program recently received national accreditation from the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). CAAHEP is the largest progr...
Renee Fonner Feb 21, 2018


