Author Archives: Mark Wells

JUSTICE P. SCOTT NEVILLE JR. APPOINTED AS CHIEF JUSTICE OF ILLINOIS SUPREME COURT, MAKING HISTORY
Justice P. Scott Neville Jr. has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, becoming the second Black Chief Justice in the state's history and the 123rd overall. He succeed...
Mark Wells Oct 30, 2025

SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30TH
ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at the Mt. Carmel Class 2A Regional CHAMPIONSHIP game vs Benton 6pm HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: HAMILTON COUNTY CLASS 2A REGIONA...
Mark Wells Oct 30, 2025

CHASE CHEADLE PRELIMINARY HEARING RESCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 11TH AFTER MULTIPLE DELAYS
The preliminary hearing for former Wabash County Sheriff's Deputy Chase Cheadle has been rescheduled for December 11th following a court order that moved the date from the originally planned session. ...
Mark Wells Oct 29, 2025

"BOB'S TREE" RETURNS TO EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU FOR 14TH YEAR
The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced the return of its beloved holiday tradition, "Bob's Tree," now in its fourteenth year. The project honors the late Bob Mason, former Edwards County Farm Bu...
Mark Wells Oct 29, 2025

JOHNSONVILLE ELEMENTARY GRADE SCHOOL HOSTS PORKBURGER FUNDRAISER FOR MISS CHRISTAL LEWIS
Johnsonville Elementary Grade School staff is organizing a porkburger sale to support Miss Christal Lewis, a Speech Language Pathologist for North Wayne Schools, who was recently involved in a car acc...
Mark Wells Oct 29, 2025

GRAYVILLE COMMISSIONER ADDRESSES CITY CREDIT CARD RUMORS; COUNCIL ACCEPTS CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S RESIGNATION
Grayville Commissioner Andi Ford addressed recent public rumors Monday night regarding the alleged misuse of city credit cards, calling the claims "ludicrous" and urging residents to verify facts befo...
Mark Wells Oct 29, 2025

MOUNT CARMEL OFFICIALS DEMAND ANSWERS OVER SUDDEN DRIVER SERVICES FACILITY CLOSURE
Mount Carmel city officials are calling for transparency from the Illinois Secretary of State's Office following the abrupt announcement that the local driver services facility will close on November ...
Mark Wells Oct 29, 2025

CLAY COUNTY 911 NOW ABLE TO RECEIVE TEXT MESSAGES IN EMERGENCIES
The Clay County Emergency Telephone System Board has announced that local 911 services are now equipped to receive text messages, allowing residents to text 911 during an emergency when calling is not...
Mark Wells Oct 29, 2025

SEVERIN TOURS REND LAKE RESORT, PRAISES RENOVATION PROGRESS
(Photo: Dave Severin's Office) State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) recently toured the ongoing renovations at Rend Lake Resort alongside state and local officials. Severin expressed optimism ...
Mark Wells Oct 29, 2025

ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGES NAMED AMONG NATION'S TOP 200 BY ASPEN INSTITUTE
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) has achieved a significant milestone, being recognized among the Top 200 U.S. Community Colleges by the prestigious Aspen Institute College Excellence Progra...
Mark Wells Oct 29, 2025