Author Archives: Mark Wells

On Wednesday, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) marked the one-year anniversary of the federal government's announcement to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization ...

Sean Grayson Sentenced To 20 Years For Murder Of Sonya Massey (Peoria Co, IL) -- Former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy Sean Grayson is receiving the maximum prison term for the killing of Sonya Mass...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Basketball vs. Carmi-White County at the Mule Barn 6pm HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Wayne City vs. Edwards County Cisne vs. Patoka has been postponed until Sa...

Zella Maxine Thompson, 96, of Girard, IL passed away on January 24, 2026 at Hallmark Healthcare of Carlinville. She was born on November 4, 1929 in Carmi, IL the daughter of Raymond and Sabina "Bina" ...

Marilyn Jane Crooks, 78, of Eddyville, IL passed away peacefully with her boys by her side on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at IU North Hospital in Carmel, IN. She was born on August 27, 1947 in Carmi, ...

Louise H. McGill, 99, of Carmi passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Mt. Carmel, IL. She was born on January 12, 1927 in Cottonwood, IL the daughter of Ce...

Helen M. Chalcraft, 85, of Ellery, Illinois passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at The Villas of Holly Brook in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. Helen was born October 10, 1940, in Wayne County, Illinois to...

The National Weather Service is inviting local residents to become official storm spotters by attending a Skywarn Storm Spotter Training Basic Spotter Course in March. The class will take place on Thu...

Sam Dale Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area is now issuing firewood collection permits, according to park officials. A limited number of permits will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Ea...

Jim Bolin, Vice-President of Bolin Enterprises, Inc. and the creative force behind the renowned Big Things in A Small Town attractions in Casey, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, January 27th, followi...