The annual Wayne County Fair returns with a full slate of 4-H and FFA events from now through July 10th The popular Cat and Dog Show is set for this ( Monday) evening at 5:30 p.m. in the 4-H Barns, followed by fairground set up on the evening of June 30th. FFA members and families can check in on Friday, July 3rd, from...

The Wayne County Fair is preparing for another exciting week, running from July 6th-11th, and is now offering box seats and high back stadium-style chairs for fairgoers. For $250, attendees can reserve four seats for each night of the fair, ensuring a comfortable and prime viewing spot all week long. Single-night seat ...

The Edwards County 4-H shows will kick off tonight (Monday) and continue through Thursday, July 30, with most of the show schedule coinciding with the Edwards County Fair. Illinois Extension invites communities to attend a show in support of local youth or bring the family to learn more about 4-H. The 2026 Edwards Cou...

A three-vehicle crash involving a passenger bus, a car and a semi-truck temporarily closed northbound Interstate 57 near Bonnie Friday night. According to the Illinois State Police, the crash occurred at mile marker 86 when a passenger bus and a passenger car collided. Both vehicles became disabled in the left lane and...

Mt. Carmel Mayor Joe Judge is encouraging residents and visitors attending the city's Fourth of July fireworks to use designated public parking areas instead of Riverview Stadium. Judge said parking will once again be available in the junior league football parking lot, along with nearby grass parking. Although some pe...

As Independence Day approaches, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is reminding residents to prioritize safety by leaving fireworks displays to the professionals and attending organized community events. This week, Giannoulias joined fire safety officials and medical experts to highlight the significant risk...

A record 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the Independence Day holiday period, according to a forecast from AAA. The nine-day travel period, running from June 27th through July 5th, is expected to surpass last year's record of 71.8 million travelers. Road travel remains t...

Governor JB Pritzker has used his item and reduction veto powers to remove more than $500 billion in spending mistakenly included in Illinois' Fiscal Year 2027 budget before it takes effect Wednesday. According to the governor's office, nearly all of the vetoed spending resulted from drafting errors, including a single...

Gasoline and diesel prices have declined for the fifth consecutive week as millions of Americans prepare to travel for the Independence Day holiday. According to AAA, the national average price for regular gasoline stood at $3.91 per gallon Thursday, down from $4.50 a month ago. Diesel fuel averaged $4.95 per gallon, c...

A new Illinois law taking effect July 1st will raise the age at which older drivers are required to take a driving test when renewing their driver's license. Under the Road Safety and Fairness Act, the mandatory driving test age increases from 79 to 87. Drivers age 79 and older will still be required to pass a vision t...

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