Multiple injuries and widespread property damage were reported after a tornado tore through northern Effingham County Wednesday night. According to the Effingham County Emergency Management Agency, the tornado traveled an estimated 12 to 15 miles across the northern portion of the county, causing significant damage to ...

Severe thunderstorms moving through southern Jefferson County Tuesday night caused power outages and significant damage to portions of the electrical system operated by Tri-County Electric Cooperative. The cooperative reported considerable damage in the area of Rend Lake College, including damaged electrical equipment,...

Illinois families will have a chance to cast a line for free this weekend as the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) hosts its annual Free Fishing Days event from Friday through Monday. During this four-day period, anglers of all ages can fish without the need for a fishing license, salmon stamp, or inland ...

The Illinois Extension's Summer Twilight Series continues with a unique opportunity for the community to explore a local highland cattle farm on Monday, June 22. This annual series, hosted by the Local Food Systems and Small Farms program, aims to spotlight southern Illinois agriculture by inviting residents to tour a ...

The Board of Trustees of Illinois Eastern Community College District No. 529 met on Tuesday at Olney Central College, addressing a full agenda and recognizing significant contributions to the district. Jim Reed, representing the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA), presented Dr. Ryan Gower with spec...

Edwards and Wabash County Farm Bureau members are invited to attend an informative Farmland Assessment Program on Tuesday, June 23rd at 7:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Edwards County Farm Bureau Community Room at 15 S. 5th St., Albion. Brenda Matherly, Director of Local Government for the Illinois Farm Bureau, ...

The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night and received a $5,812.48 matching grant check for safety equipment from Snedeker Risk Management. Brent Williams presented the check and invited city officials to attend an upcoming trust conference. During public comments, representatives of the Kiwanis Club reported prog...

The Fairfield City Band's annual Summer Concert Series continues tonight (Thursday) in Fairfield. Concerts are held each Thursday at 7 p.m. on the south side of the Wayne County Courthouse lawn throughout the summer season. A patriotic concert will wrap up the summer series on Thursday, July 2nd. In the event of inclem...

The southern Illinois woman charged in the shooting death of her husband is asking the court to move her trial to a different county. Court filings show that attorneys for Megan Valentine filed a motion on Tuesday requesting a change of venue. Valentine was arrested in November 2024 after her husband, Michael Valentine...

Premium Guard Inc. is filling several positions as it works to restart operations at the former Champion Laboratories facility in Albion. Current openings include Process Specialist positions paying $22.81 to $26.50 per hour and Team Leader positions paying $19.15 to $21.30 per hour. Additional opportunities are availa...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: 11 U: Fairfield Banking Company vs. Lions Club Carter Trucking vs. DiMaggio's La Fuente vs. Mt. Vernon Dream Homes FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: COACH PITCH: Hoppers Backhoe Service vs. Taco Tierra Peoples National Bank vs. Hayes Plumbing MINORS LEA...

LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: FNB Community Bank vs. Taco Tierra Ambient Heating & Cooling vs. LeMond's Chevrolet Friend Oil vs. Erin Braddock Photography 14 U TOURNAMENT: Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel vs. NAPA FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY: T-BALL: Fairfield...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 16TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: 11 U: Hayes Plumbing vs. Carter Trucking La Fuente vs. Fairfield Banking Company Top Dog Diesel Repair vs. Mt. Vernon Dream Homes FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: COACH PITCH: Hoppers Backhoe Service vs. Hay...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR MONDAY, JUNE 15TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: PITCHING MACHINE: Taco Tierra vs. Erin Braddock Photography LeMond's Chevrolet vs. Friend Oil FNB Community Bank vs. Ambient Heating & Cooling 14 U TOURNAMENT: NAPA vs. Rush Appliance Fa...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 12TH YOUTH SPORTS RESULTS FROM THURSDAY: BROUGHT TO YOU BY LEMOND'S MOTORSPORTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: 11 U: Fairfield Banking Company 5, Mt. Vernon Dream Homes 2 Lions Club 5, La Fuente 5 Top Dog Diesel Repair 15, Hayes Plumbing 1 FAIRFIELD GIRLS SOFTBALL LEAGUE: COACH PITCH: ...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, JUNE 11TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY: T-BALL: Lemond's Chrysler vs. Peoples National Bank CSI Insurance vs. Doug Aman-State Farm 11 U: Fairfield Banking Company vs. Mt. Vernon Dream Homes Lions Club vs. La Fuente Top Dog Diesel Repair vs. Hayes Plumbing FAIRFIELD G...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY: PITCHING MACHINE: Ambient Heating & Cooling vs. Taco Tierra LeMond's Chevrolet vs. Erin Braddock Photography FNB Community Bank vs. Friend Oil 14 U: Edward Jones-Andrew Diesel vs. Rush Appliance NAPA vs. Potts Family Phar...

LOCAL AND YOUTH SPORTS FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY: T-BALL: Vaughan's Tire vs. Doug Aman-State Farm CSI Insurance vs. Peoples National Bank Joe's Body Shop vs. Carter Turf & Tractor 11 U: Carter Trucking vs. Lions Club DiMaggio's vs. Mt. Vernon Dream Homes La Fuente vs. Hayes ...