Category Archives: Weekends on WMCI

Guitarist J. Geils Dead (Groton, MA) -- The founder and guitarist of the J. Geils Band is dead. John Warren Geils, Jr. was found dead in his home in Groton, Massachusetts today. Geils founded the band...

Science Fest will be held at Lake Charleston on Earth Day, April 22nd, from noon to 4:00 p.m. Scientists from Eastern Illinois University, Lake Land College and Charleston High School will offer famil...

The Step Up For Down Syndrome 5k run and walk will be at Peterson Park in Newton May 6th. Entry fee is $20, but the price will go up to $25 after April 22nd. The run and walk begin at 8:00 a.m. The da...

According to a post on ALABAMA's Facebook page, Jeff Cook is limiting his appearance due to his Parkinson's Disease. Cook was diagnosed 4 years ago but the band kept it private. Here's what ALABAMA sa...

ClassE, the Coles County Entrepreneurship class, will be having a business trade show on April 28th, to sell their products and services. The event will take place in the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Edu...

The Dieterich FFA Greenhouse will be opening to the public WEDNESDAY, April 19th! Their hours for opening week will be W, Th, & F 8am-6pm. After opening week we will continue with normal business ...

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Western Jasper County in southeastern Illinois... Southern Cumberland County in east central Illinois... Eastern...

Washington Savings Bank's South Banker location in Effingham is having its annual Relay for Life Bake Sale, Friday, April 14th. The sale starts at 8:30 am and goes until all items are sold. There will...

Are you a student interested in a career in the medical field, but not sure which area? Learn more at a health-related College and Career Informational Night on Monday, April 24 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at...

High school seniors and college students who plan to pursue agriculture-based courses will be eligible to apply for a scholarship through a new program offered by the GROWNMARK Foundation. Foundation ...