Author Archives: Mark Wells

HOMESTEAD VINEYARDS TO HOST FREEDOM FESTIVAL JUNE 27TH
Homestead Vineyards in West Salem is set to host its annual Freedom Festival on June 27th at 1785 County Road 775 East. The event kicks off with live music from Jake Perry from 1 to 3 p.m., followed b...
Mark Wells May 27, 2026

ALBION PUBLIC LIBRARY TO HOST SUMMER STORY HOUR FOR CHILDREN AGES 4-10
The Albion Public Library is kicking off its Summer Story Hour program for kids ages 4 to 10, starting Wednesday, June 3rd. Story Hour will be held each Wednesday morning from 10:30 a.m. to noon at th...
Mark Wells May 27, 2026

MCLEANSBORO CITY POOL ANNOUNCES 2026 SUMMER HOURS, PARTY BOOKINGS, AND FEES
The McLeansboro City Pool is gearing up for the 2026 summer season with updated hours, party options, and special pricing for community members looking to beat the heat. The pool is set to open on Thu...
Mark Wells May 27, 2026

EDWARDS COUNTY JFL FOOTBALL CAMP SET FOR JUNE 8-10 AT EDWARDS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FIELD
Young athletes are invited to take part in the Edwards County JFL Football Camp, scheduled for June 8th-10th at the Edwards County High School football field. Camp sessions will run each day from 9:00...
Mark Wells May 27, 2026

CUMBERLAND CHAPEL CHURCH TO CELEBRATE 140TH ANNIVERSARY JUNE 6TH
Cumberland Chapel Church will mark its 140th anniversary with a day of music, food, and fellowship on Saturday, June 6th. The celebration will take place at the church, located at 2096 County Road 132...
Mark Wells May 27, 2026

LEGO BUILD CHALLENGE COMING TO FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 4TH-8TH GRADE
The Fairfield Public Library is inviting students entering 4th through 8th grade this fall to take part in its LEGO Build Challenge! The event will be held on several dates throughout the summer, runn...
Mark Wells May 27, 2026

TICKETS ON SALE FOR 2026 MT. VERNON BREWERS FESTIVAL JUNE 6TH
Tickets are now available for the 2026 Mt. Vernon Brewers Festival, happening Saturday, June 6th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in downtown Mt. Vernon. Hosted by Mt. Vernon Festivals, Inc., the popular ...
Mark Wells May 27, 2026

ILLINOIS FARMERS NEAR FINISH LINE FOR CORN AND SOYBEAN PLANTING, USDA REPORTS
Illinois farmers are quickly wrapping up spring planting, with less than one-quarter of corn and soybean crops left to go in the ground, according to the latest USDA crop progress and condition report...
Mark Wells May 27, 2026

HYUNDAI RECALLS OVER 400,000 VEHICLES IN U.S. DUE TO BRAKING SOFTWARE ERROR
Hyundai is recalling more than 400,000 vehicles in the United States because of a software error that may cause the brakes to be applied unexpectedly, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety ...
Mark Wells May 27, 2026

OVERNIGHT CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR I-57 JUNE 1ST-3RD FOR ILLINOIS 15 OVERPASS WORK
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that Interstate 57 will be closed overnight from June 1st through June 3rd to allow crews to set structural steel for the new Illinois 15 overpa...
Mark Wells May 27, 2026