Author Archives: Mark Wells

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced last Wednesday that he is supporting a plan to ban cell phones in Illinois schools, making the proposal a highlight of his State of the State address. The gover...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: IHSA BOYS CLASS 1A ALTAMONT REGIONAL: Webber vs. Christ Our Rock Lutheran Wayne City at St....

LOCAL SPORTS SCORES FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21ST   ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Swimming at the IHSA Sectional at Champaign   OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH GIRLS VOLLEYBALL: FA...

This weekend is expected to be colder but on the dry side, according to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky. Other than the possibility of a few sprinkles or flurries today, the next cha...

The Jefferson County Historical Society is inviting the public to hear the story of a decorated Southern Illinois veteran this weekend. According to organizers, the program will feature Mt. Vernon res...

  The Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 10 is investigating a deadly single-vehicle crash which occurred late Friday morning in Johnson County. According to police, the crash took place at approx...

  The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night for its regular monthly meeting. Sheffel Boyle CPA's, the firm currently auditing the city's financials, was the only company to submit a bid for ...

  Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Lieutenant Bruce Waggoner, has announced that ISP will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREPs) in Clay, Effingham, Fayette, and Whi...

  The Illinois Farm Bureau is mobilizing its members to urge congressional support for the proposed 2026 farm bill, as the House Agriculture Committee prepares to begin markups on Monday. House A...

Julia A. Jelley, 95, of Fairfield died at 4:08 AM, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Cisne Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Cisne, IL. She lived in the Chicago area for many years and worked as...