Category Archives: Weekends on WMCI

Emergency Repair Water Main and Boil Order for Parts of Edgar County
For Immediate Release The Clark-Edgar Rural Water District has issued an emergency repair for the following location in Edgar County: All of Embarrass Township, all of Kansas Township, and all of Buck...
Renee Fonner Nov 29, 2018

Change in Illinois Child Safety Seat Law
There will be a change in the requirements of child safety seats on New Year's Day for the State of Illinois. Effective January 1st, children under the age of 2 must ride rear-facing. Statistics show ...
Renee Fonner Nov 29, 2018 Joe Shlabotnik / CC

Winter Break Camp for Kids in Charleston
The Charleston Parks and Recreation Department will host winter break camp at Carl Sandburg School December 21st, December 26th through 28th, and January 2nd through 4th. Open to kids in kindergarten ...
Renee Fonner Nov 29, 2018

Old Fashioned Christmas in Sullivan
An Old Fashioned Christmas returns to Sullivan (IL) December 14th from 4:00-7:00 p.m. This downtown celebration will feature carriage rides, Christmas music, Santa and one of his reindeer. Plus, store...
Renee Fonner Nov 28, 2018

Strasburg American Legion Christmas Auction
The Strasburg American Legion's Christmas auction will be this Sunday (12/2) starting at 1:00 p.m. at the Community Center. Auction items include: toys, tools, food items, yard ornaments, bicycles, ba...
Renee Fonner Nov 28, 2018

Christmas Bazaar in Greenup
The Greenup United Methodist Church will host a Christmas bazaar this Saturday (12/1) from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. They'll have homemade baked goods, including cookies by the dozen, Christmas decoratio...
Renee Fonner Nov 28, 2018

Jasper County 5th & 6th Grade Bands and Jr. High Band To Host 2nd Annual Tablescape Contest
For Immediate Release On Saturday, December 15th, the Jasper County 5th & 6th grade bands along with the Jasper County Jr. High Band will be hosting their 2nd Annual Tablescape Contest. The public...
Renee Fonner Nov 27, 2018

Lincoln’s death, Cubs’ victory are voted the top unforgettable moments in Illinois history
For Immediate Release Lincoln's death, Cubs' victory are voted the top unforgettable moments in Illinois history SPRINGFIELD - Events of deep sorrow and tremendous joy - the funeral of Abraham Lincoln...
Renee Fonner Nov 26, 2018

395 Skaters Set World Record For Human Chain Formed On Frozen River
(Manitoba, Canada) -- A new Guinness World Record is being set by 395 people who formed the longest line of ice skaters. The skaters gathered on the Red River Mutual Trail in Manitoba on World Cancer ...
Renee Fonner Nov 25, 2018 Candida.Performa / CC

NASA Insight Mission Nears Mars
(Pasadena, CA) -- NASA is preparing for its InSight spacecraft to land on Mars. The Mars Insight lander is scheduled to touch down on the Martian surface at 3pm Eastern Monday. The Mars mission will b...
Renee Fonner Nov 25, 2018 Kevin Gill / CC


