Category Archives: Weekends on WMCI

The annual wine and beer tasting hosted by Omegu Nu to benefit the Mattoon to Peoria St. Jude Run team will be held February 9th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Walkway in Mattoon. Tickets are $15.00 in ad...

Everyone knows that "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing," but the next lyric in Duke Ellington's classic song offers a remedy; "It don't mean a thing, all you got to do is sing!" Prepara...

Fifteen students pursuing higher education in agriculture will be able to reach their goals a bit easier this fall. The GROWMARK Foundation is announcing a new, $1,500 scholarship program for students...

The Charleston High School Science Club will be hosting a blood drive today from 9:15 AM to 3:00 PM at the high school. By donating at this blood drive, you can help CHS earn a $250 educational grant!...

The roadways in District 10 are frosted over causing patches of black ice. Please allow extra travel time and plenty of distance between vehicles. Bridges, overpasses, ramps, and secondary roadways ar...

Illinois Set To Require Lead Testing In Schools, Day Cares (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois is set to enact a law that will require state elementary schools and day care centers to test for lead in the d...

Carl Edwards is expected to announce his retirement from NASCAR racing at a press conference Wednesday morning, according to multiple reports. No reason was given for the 37-year-old Edward's decision...

Lake Shelbyville - Eagle Day at Lake Shelbyville is scheduled for Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center. The center will be open from 9:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. for event p...

The Knights of Columbus will host a youth free throw contest this Saturday (1/14) at the EIU Rec Center. The contest is open to boys and girls ages 9-14. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. There is no charge.

The Coles-Cumberland Bar Association has established a law school scholarship program. One or more scholarships will be awarded annually, based on academic and extracurricular achievements, background...