Wayne County Clerk Liz Ann Woodrow is reminding eligible voters to watch their mailboxes as Vote by Mail applications are now being mailed throughout the county. Under Illinois law, county clerks are required to send Vote by Mail applications before each General Election to voters who have not enrolled in the permanent...

Wayne County Treasurer Yvette Anderson announced that 2025 payable 2026 property tax bills were recently mailed to taxpayers. The first installment is due Friday, September 4th while the second installment is due Friday, October 16th. Tax payments may be made in person at the Wayne County Treasurer's Office Monday thro...

The Mt. Carmel City Council has taken the first step toward banning the sale of a synthetic kratom product within the city. During Monday's meeting, City Clerk Ryan Turner presented the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit the sale of 7-OH, also known as 7-hydroxymitragynine, a synthetic form of kratom. Tu...

A Jefferson County 911 dispatcher is being recognized after helping guide a family through the birth of a baby along Interstate 57. On Saturday, July 18th, a mother was driving her pregnant daughter to Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon when labor progressed much faster than expected. After calling 911, Jefferson Co...

A 1,277-acre farm in Edwards County sold for $10.5 million during a July 9 auction, averaging $8,222 per acre. The property, located near West Salem and Albion, was divided into 22 tracts, with 19 tracts totaling 1,151.82 acres selling at auction for more than $9.3 million. Three additional tracts totaling 125.18 acres...

Residents and visitors are invited to put on their dancing shoes and travel back in time as Mt. Vernon hosts a Baby Boomer Party during the upcoming Friday's Food & Art Festival. The event will take place tonight (Thursday) from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Commons in downtown Mt. Vernon. The evening promises to be a vibrant...

The Xenia Fire Protection District is inviting the community to its annual Fish Fry & Tractor Pull, set for Saturday, August 22nd. Those attending can enjoy a fish fry with all the fixings, while taking in the excitement of a live tractor pull-an event filled with power, competition, and fun for all ages. Friends, ...

Homestead Vineyards near West Salem will turn back the clock this Saturday with its annual Wine and Woodstock festival, celebrating the music and spirit of the late 1960s. The event will be held Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. at the winery, located at 1785 County Road 775 East, West Salem. Admission is $10 per person, wh...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a public health alert for a frozen burrito product sold at Costco stores because of an undeclared egg allergen. The alert involves Red's Steak Cilantro and Lime Burritos, which contain eggs that are not listed on the product label. The burritos were distributed to Costco st...

The Du Quoin State Fair has announced that livestock, equine, and home show exhibitor registration has moved to an online system using ShoWorks. The new registration platform and 2026 Premium Books are now available on the Du Quoin State Fair website. Fair officials say staff, show superintendents, and youth advisors h...

LOCAL AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Geff at St. Joe-Olney ***NATIONAL SPORTS*** WEDNESDAY'S SCOREBOARD MLB American League ------- Boston Red Sox 4, Chicago White Sox 0 The White Sox are in an 0-2 series hole to the Red Sox following a 4-0 loss from Fenway. Sean Burke surrendered two runs over four-plus...

***NATIONAL SPORTS*** TUESDAY'S SCOREBOARD MLB American League ------- Boston Red Sox 14, Chicago White Sox 2 The White Sox got embarrassed by the Red Sox 14-2 from Fenway. Davis Martin was sacrificed for five brutal innings as he surrendered nine runs on 10 hits for Chicago, which has dropped two-of-three. The Sox wil...

***NATIONAL SPORTS*** MONDAY'S SCOREBOARD MLB American League ------- Toronto Blue Jays 3, Houston Astros 1 The Chicago White Sox are back on the diamond tonight. The team squares off against Wilyer Abreu and the Red Sox in the first of three games from Fenway. Chicago has won four of its last five games. The Sox were ...

***NATIONAL SPORTS*** SUNDAY'S SCOREBOARD MLB American League ------- Chicago White Sox 9, Tampa Bay Rays 1 The White Sox claimed their three-game set over the Rays after a 9-1 win from Tampa. Everson Pereira led the offense with a home run and finished with four RBIs. Chicago has won four of its last five games and wi...

CENTER STREET SCHOOL ANNOUNCES FALL SPORTS TRYOUT DATES Center Street School has announced tryout dates for its fall sports programs and is encouraging student-athletes to mark their calendars. Softball tryouts will be held Monday, August 3rd from 9 to 11 a.m. at Southwest Park. Baseball tryouts are scheduled for Frida...

LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, JULY 31ST ***NATIONAL SPORTS*** THURSDAY'S SCORBOARD: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Chicago Cubs 4, St. Louis Cardinals 2 10 Innings For the 2nd night in a row, it took extra innings for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs to settle their differences. Unlike last night however...

LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, JULY 30TH ***NATIONAL SPORTS*** WEDNESDAY'S SCORBOARD: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: St. Louis Cardinals 3, Chicago Cubs 2 10 Innings The St. Louis Cardinals snapped their 3-game losing streak with a 3-2 comeback victory over the Chicago Cubs in 10 innings on Wednesday night. The Car...

LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 29TH ***NATIONAL SPORTS*** TUESDAY'S SCOREBOARD MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Chicago Cubs 10, St. Louis Cardinals 2 Chicago jumped out to an early 7-0 lead after the 1st 2 innings with the Cardinals only managing to pick up 2 runs on 7 hits. The Cardinals were led by Masyn Winn...