Category Archives: Weekends on WMCI

A large, private collection of Civil War era firearms will be on display at the Douglas County Museum in Tuscola this Saturday (12/9), starting at noon. A catered meal will be available, and General C...

2018 looks more promising thanks to another successful holiday auction for Mid-Illinois Big Brothers Big Sisters. Despite a smaller than normal turnout, just over $13,000 was raised.

Lake Land College is offering a series of dance classes in Mattoon and Effingham. Five different dance styles will be offered including Cha-Cha, Night Club 2-Step, Rumba, Swing, and Tango. Beginner an...

Mattoon Wordsmiths brings you, Poetry Showcase 2017 on Friday, December 15 at 7pm at the Mattoon High School Library. The event is open to the public. See your friends and hear poetry, flash fiction a...

Santa Claus is coming to the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center December 9th from 9:00-noon. All kids will receive a free photo with Santa, hot chocolate, milk, and cookies, along with tips from Bobber t...

According to Illinois State Police a fatal traffic crash happened early this morning, December 3rd, in Clay County. Preliminary details indicate Unit 1 driver, Clint Huddlestun,21, Kinmundy, IL was dr...

According to the Illinois State Police a double fatal traffic crash happened yesterday,Saturday evening December 2nd, in Effingham County. Preliminary details indicate a 1996 Oldsmobile was traveling ...

World-renowned human genetics educator Sam Rhine will host a Genetics Update Conference at Lake Land College, December 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There is a $20 registration fee per person, but ...

The Coles County Barbershop Chorus and quartets will present their 48th Annual Christmas Benefit Concerts on Sunday, Dec. 3rd. The 3 PM program is at Wesley United Methodist Church in Charleston and t...

Consumers and retailers won big over the five-day shopping holiday last week. The National Retail Federation says from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, more than 174-million Americans shopped in sto...