Author Archives: Mark Wells
ILLINOIS YOUTH TURKEY HUNTERS SET NEW HARVEST RECORD IN 2025 SEASON
Illinois youth turkey hunters have set a new record, harvesting a preliminary total of 2,318 birds during the 2025 Illinois youth season. This figure surpasses last year's record of 2,099 birds and ma...
Apr 15, 2026
CENTRALIA BALLOON FEST TO MOVE TO FAIRVIEW PARK FOR 2025, EVENT WILL BE FREE TO ATTEND
Many local and area residents attend the Centralia Balloon Fest each year, and this year's event will bring a major change. The Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce has announced that Balloon Fest wi...
Apr 15, 2026
"THE ART OF THE START-THE SEED REMEMBERS" PROGRAM COMING TO GRAYVILLE THURSDAY NIGHT
Groff Memorial Public Library in Grayville invites the community to a special educational program, "The Art of the Start-The Seed Remembers," tomorrow (Thursday) at 6 p.m. The event will be presented ...
Apr 15, 2026
ALBION SENIOR CENTER HOSTING RAFFLE WITH $75 GIFT CERTIFICATE PRIZE
The Albion Senior Center is giving community members a chance to win a $75 gift certificate, generously donated by Country Home Processing. Raffle tickets are available for $5.00 each and can be purch...
Apr 15, 2026
ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS PROPOSE SIX-MONTH GAS TAX HOLIDAY AMID RISING FUEL PRICES
Illinois Republican representatives held a press conference recently in Springfield to address growing concerns over the state's gas tax as prices surge above $4 per gallon. Representatives Ryan Spain...
Apr 15, 2026
WARM TEMPERATURES AND RAIN EXPECTED AS WEATHER PATTERN SHIFTS THIS WEEK
The National Weather Service reports that considerable cloudiness will develop today, ushering in warmer-than-normal temperatures across the region. Highs are forecast to reach the mid 80s, approachin...
Apr 15, 2026
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL REVIEWS CHILD ADVOCACY, STREET PROJECTS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS IN BUSY MEETING TUESDAY NIGHT
The Fairfield City Council met Tuesday night at City Hall to address a range of topics, from vital child advocacy updates to key infrastructure projects and upcoming community events. Mariah Hayes, Ex...
Apr 15, 2026
ECO WASH, LLC HOSTS HIRING FAIR THURSDAY IN ALBION
Eco Wash, LLC will host a hiring fair this Thursday, offering new employment opportunities for area residents, including former Champion Labs employees. The event will take place from 10:30am to 1pm a...
Apr 15, 2026
ALBION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION FOR NATION'S 250TH BIRTHDAY
The Albion Chamber of Commerce has unveiled plans for an Independence Day celebration in honor of the nation's 250th birthday. The event will be held on Friday, July 3rd from 5 to 10 p.m., with an eve...
Apr 15, 2026
WABASH COMMUNICATIONS CO-OP ANNUAL MEETING SET FOR THURSDAY
Wabash Communications CO-OP invites all members and their families to the 2026 Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 16th at the Oil Belt Christian Service Camp in Flora. Active members who attend will re...
Apr 15, 2026