Author Archives: Mark Wells

CLAY CITY MAN ARRESTED AFTER DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE AND THREATS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Clay County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of a domestic disturbance Monday afternoon at approximately 4:53pm at a residence in Clay City. Upon arrival, deputies encountered a male sub...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

TWO AIRLIFTED AFTER HIGH-SPEED CRASH IN WHITE COUNTY; DRIVER FACES MULTIPLE CHARGES
Two people were airlifted to a regional hospital with serious injuries following a dramatic crash Tuesday, according to White County Sheriff's Department. The incident began when a deputy attempted a ...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL ENDS 2025 WITH BRIEF MEETING, TABLES LIQUOR LICENSE REQUEST AGAIN
During a brief meeting of the Grayville City Council Monday night, the council recessed into a 35-minute executive session. No details or actions were reported following the closed session. The only i...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

CASA FOR KIDS THANKS MCLEANSBORO ELKS LODGE #1882 FOR GENEROUS DONATION SUPPORTING VULNERABLE CHILDREN
CASA for Kids expressed heartfelt gratitude to McLeansboro Elks Lodge #1882 on Tuesday, following a generous donation that will help the organization continue its mission of serving vulnerable childre...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

POWERBALL JACKPOT SOARS TO $1.7 BILLION FOR CHRISTMAS EVE DRAWING
Powerball could deliver a life-changing Christmas Eve surprise after no ticket matched all six numbers in Monday night's drawing, pushing the jackpot to an estimated $1.7 billion. The prize carries an...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

REPORT WARNS ILLINOIS POWER GRID COULD FACE SHORTAGES, HIGHER COSTS IN COMING YEARS
Illinois' electric grid may face power shortages and rising prices in the coming years as fossil fuel plants retire and electricity demand surges, according to a new report released by three state age...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

ALLSTATE PLANNING RATE HIKE FOR ILLINOIS HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE CUSTOMERS
Allstate is planning a homeowners insurance rate hike for its customers next year. The Chicago Sun Times reports customers of the Northbrook based company will see rates jump on average of nearly nine...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025
Clara Belle Cook, age 89, of Flora
Clara Belle Cook, age 89, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday morning, December 23, 2025, at Clay County Hospital. She was born April 12, 1936, in Miles City, Montana, the daughter of Clem Button ...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM THIS MORNING
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for portions of Southern Illinois, Southwest Indiana, Western Kentucky, and Southeast Missouri, which remains in effect until 9 ...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

TWO FAIRFIELD MEN ARRESTED ON THEFT, TRESPASS AND DRUG CHARGES
David T. Asher Johnathan J. Fletcher Two Fairfield men were arrested late Monday night following a report of trespassers at a property just outside of Fairfield. According to the Wayne C...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025