Category Archives: Weekends on WMCI

Lake Land College Accepting Top 50 VIP Nominations
Lake Land College is accepting nominations for the top 50 Very Important People of Lake Land College. The Lake Land College Foundation would like to recognize those individuals who have made a signifi...
Renee Fonner Sep 27, 2017

18th Street Fall Festival
The 5th annual 18th Street Fall Festival is this Saturday (9/30) in Charleston. Businesses will feature in-store special, there will be food and craft vendors, live music, free carriage rides, a farme...
Renee Fonner Sep 27, 2017

Tips for CASA
"Tips for CASA" is this Saturday (9/30) at the Brickhouse Bar and Grill in Charleston. All money raised will benefit CASA of East Central Illinois to assist in their efforts in the betterment of life ...
Renee Fonner Sep 27, 2017

Coles County Veterans Support Coalition Free Breakfast
The Coles County Veterans Support Coalition is holding its first free breakfast for the veterans of Coles County, Saturday, October 14th from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Pagliacci's Family Dining in Mattoon. T...
Renee Fonner Sep 26, 2017

Story Times Scheduled at Booth Library
Children ages 3 to 7 are invited to free story times in the Ballenger Teachers Center of Booth Library, located on the Eastern Illinois University campus. Story times are planned from 10 to 11 a.m. on...
Renee Fonner Sep 26, 2017

Special Olympics Family Festival Draws 647 Special Olympics Athletes, 1,133 Volunteers
MATTOON, Ill. - September 26, 2017 - The 2017 Special Olympics Family Festival drew 647 Special Olympics Athletes (SOFF) and their family members and more than 1,130 volunteers on Saturday, Sept. 23 f...
Renee Fonner Sep 26, 2017

Route 36 One Lane in Tuscola
Traffic on U.S. 36 in Tuscola is reduced to one lane due to bridge repairs. The Illinois Department of Transportation says the work is expected to be completed by Thursday, October 5th, weather permit...
Renee Fonner Sep 26, 2017

Jaenike Access to the Arts Fund Applications Due October 13
The College of Arts and Humanities is now accepting applications for the Ruth and Vaughn Jaenike Access to the Arts Fund. Activities in music, theatre arts and the visual arts are eligible for Jaenike...
Renee Fonner Sep 26, 2017

Fixer Upper to End
Chip and Joanna Gaines, starts of HGTV's "Fixer Upper" have made the official announcement on their website. Season 5 will be the final season for the show based out of the Gaines' hometown of Waco, T...
Renee Fonner Sep 26, 2017 Jason Trbovich / CC

IDOT to Close Road for Repairs
According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, Spring Hill Road in Montrose will be closed for repairs next week. Work is scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. Monday, October 2nd, and weather perm...
Renee Fonner Sep 26, 2017


