Author Archives: Mark Wells

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...

Registration is now open for in-person pesticide license testing sessions offered through the Illinois Department of Agriculture in partnership with Illinois Extension. The sessions are for individual...

The campaign for Illinois gubernatorial candidate Sheriff James Mendrick has announced a public meet-and-greet event in Mount Carmel. Mendrick, who is currently serving as sheriff, will meet with area...

Illinois is grappling with its worst flu season in more than 15 years, as flu cases surge to levels not seen since the 2009-10 season. According to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), at ...

The Illinois Wheat Association (IWA) hosted its annual Winter Wheat Double Crop Forum at Rend Lake College last week, bringing together farmers from across the state to share knowledge, discuss new re...

New Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements take effect February 1st, potentially cutting benefits for up to 340,000 Illinois residents. The changes, part of H.R. 1 or the "...

Betty Jean Simmons, 85, of Clay City, IL went to her forever home Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN surrounded by family. She was born on May 29, 1940 to Herman E...

The National Weather Service reports that residents across the region have been enduring temperatures far below normal for this time of year, and that pattern is expected to persist for the next sever...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital (FMH) is pleased to announce the addition of Mikayla Troyer, PMHNP, to its Mental and Behavioral Health team. Troyer joins FMH as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practiti...

A benefit fish fry will be held on Saturday, February 28th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Johnsonville Ruritan Building, with proceeds going toward the Union Grove Camp building fund. The menu includes...