Category Archives: Weekends on WMCI

From WCIA, Champaign police have noticed a sharp uptick in the number of burglaries, both residential and vehicular. So far, 337 home burglaries have been reported and 403 car burglaries, up nearly 40...

A rummage sale to benefit Mattoon Area PADS Haven of Hope will be held at the Mattoon Moose Lodge September 10th. In addition to the great deals, they'll also be serving barbecue chicken sandwiches, w...

The CEAD Council is offering a five-week series to help keep your kids drug-free. Mondays, from now through October 3rd, with the exception of Labor Day, in Mattoon at 513 North 13th. Wednesday's, now...

Lincolnland Hospice invites you to Binga, Tuesday, September 13th at the Mattoon American Legion. Just $10 to play, with games starting at 5:30. Proceeds benefit the Grant-a-Wish program, community be...

Walk to End Alzheimer's will take place on Saturday, September 24th at the Roundhouse Complex in Mattoon. Participants will complete a two mile walk and will learn about Alzheimer's disease, advocacy ...

Coles County Sheriff Jimmy Rankin will lead the pack in the 1 mile fun run and 5K Glow Run, September 9th at the Lifespan Center. Registration is open at active.com, or you can call 217-639-5150. Proc...

The Casey Popcorn Festival is going on It's a labor day weekend tradition - the Casey popcorn festival, with loads of live entertainment, car show, arts and crafts, carnival and plenty of food and dri...

According to the News-Gazette Online the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Administrator Julie Pryde has confirmed the first case of the Zika Virus in Champaign County. The State Department of P...

According to WTHI online, an earthquake happened this morning in North Central Oklahoma and the aftershocks are happening. The United States Geological Survey said that a 5.6 magnitude earthquake was ...

Mattoon football hit the road on Friday night to take on a team that has lost 12 straight games coming into friday night, that team was Mascoutah. After a scoreless first quarter, Mattoon found the en...