Author Archives: Mark Wells
ST. EDWARD MEN'S CLUB HOSTS SAUSAGE DINNER FUNDRAISER
The St. Edward Men's Club is inviting the community to enjoy a delicious meal at their annual Sausage Dinner on Sunday, April 19th. The event will be held at St. Edward Catholic Church, located at 300...
Apr 16, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY CEO TRADE SHOW SET FOR SATURDAY IN WAYNE CITY
The Wayne County CEO Trade Show will take place on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Church of the Harvest, located at 110 North Industrial Drive in Wayne City. This annual event celebrates...
Apr 16, 2026
NORTH WAYNE SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES SALARY INCREASES, NEW HIRES, AND ACCEPTS MULTIPLE RESIGNATIONS
The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board of Education met at Cisne Middle School Wednesday night approving a series of personnel changes, salary increases, and business items to prepa...
Apr 16, 2026
BLESSED BLOOMS FLOWER FARM TO HOST SPRING MARKET ON SATURDAY
Blessed Blooms Flower Farm will host its annual Spring Market on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Visitors can look forward to a lineup of local vendors and artisans offering a wide array of good...
Apr 16, 2026
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CELEBRATES RECENT TELECOMMUNICATOR PROGRAM GRADUATES AND PROMOTIONS
The Illinois State Police (ISP) held its first annual Telecommunicators Graduation and Promotion Ceremony Wednesday, administering the ISP Telecommunicators (TC) Oath to 30 graduates and recognizing t...
Apr 16, 2026
NASA STANDARD INITIATOR WINS "THE COOLEST THING MADE IN ILLINOIS" TITLE IN 2026 MAKERS MADNESS CONTEST
The NASA Standard Initiator, produced by Chemring Energetic Devices in Downers Grove, has been named "The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois" for 2026, following a public vote in the annual Makers Madness...
Apr 16, 2026
ILLINOIS PETROLEUM RESOURCE BOARD LAUNCHES CDL TRAINING REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM TO ADDRESS DRIVER SHORTAGE
In response to a growing demand for CDL truck drivers in the Illinois Basin oil production industry, the Illinois Petroleum Resource Board (IPRB) has announced a new cost reimbursement program for CDL...
Apr 16, 2026
STATE HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS TO RISE, IMPACTING BUDGET AND EMPLOYEES
Illinois health insurance costs are set to climb again next year, putting more pressure on the state budget and raising expenses for state employees. Officials from the Department of Central Managemen...
Apr 16, 2026
FCHS BOARD MEETS TONIGHT (THURSDAY)
The Fairfield Community High School (FCHS) Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on tonight (Thursday) at 6:00 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall. The agenda includes a roll call, approval of prev...
Apr 16, 2026
ACCIDENT INVOLVING ANHYDROUS TANKER FORCES JOHNSONVILLE SCHOOL EVACUATION
An accident involving a semi-truck carrying anhydrous ammonia led to the evacuation of Johnsonville Grade School on Tuesday afternoon as a precautionary measure. The incident occurred when a se...
Apr 16, 2026