A Southern Illinois University geologist says the 3.5 magnitude earthquake that struck near West Salem early Monday is not unusual for the region. The earthquake occurred at 2:05am in northwestern Edwards County, and more than 300 people reported feeling it to the U.S. Geological Survey. SIU geology professor James Con...

After decades of serving the Fairfield and Wayne County community, Brad and Shari Winter are preparing for retirement and a new chapter in Ohio. The couple plans to relocate at the end of November 2026 after purchasing land in Xenia, Ohio, where they will build a new home near family. Brad Winter is a retired Fairfield...

A Grayville man has pleaded guilty to felony charges stemming from an investigation that began with allegations he attempted to secretly record a woman inside a Road Ranger restroom. Brian Allender entered an open guilty plea Monday in White County Circuit Court to one Class X felony count of child sexual abuse materia...

The Orchardville community celebrated "Stars, Stripes, and 250 Years of Small Town Life" on Saturday with a day of patriotic festivities, including the annual All American Princess pageants. Crowned Jr. Miss All American Princess was Gracie Colclasure, daughter of Kelly and Leslie Colclasure of Flora. The tit...

Governor JB Pritzker has announced the departure of Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Natalie Phelps Finnie. Friday marked Finnie's final day leading the agency after serving as director since January 2023. A native of Hardin County, Finnie previously served as the department's deputy director beginning...

Visitors planning a trip to Rend Lake over the Independence Day holiday weekend will receive free admission to several recreational areas. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it will waive day-use fees at more than 2,800 recreation areas nationwide, including Rend Lake, from July 3 through July 5 as part of the ...

Illinois corn and soybean crops continue to develop ahead of normal, according to the latest Crop Progress and Condition Report released Monday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The report shows 8 percent of the state's corn crop has reached the silking stage, three percentage points ahead of the five-year average...

The Hamilton County Rotary Club is inviting golfers to participate in its annual Golf Scramble on Friday, July 17th at the McLeansboro Golf Club. The four-person scramble features tee times at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. The entry fee is $300 per team and includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, lunch and prizes. Teams interested in p...

The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to slow down during roadside mowing season. During the summer, IDOT conducts two primary types of mowing, including safety mowing directly adjacent to the road as needed. The other is maintenance mowing. That involves areas next to culverts, ditches, traffi...

Illinois Extension is once again offering free testing of dial-gauge pressure canners to help ensure safe home food preservation. Extension officials recommend having dial gauges tested annually before the canning season begins. Testing is available at the Edwards, Richland and Wayne County Extension offices. Gauges ma...

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