Author Archives: Mark Wells

(Pictured, L-R: Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher Donaldson, Sargent Timothy Sayne)   Two Effingham overpasses will now bear the names of local servicemen who gave their lives in service to the...

Today is Lou Gehrig Day across Major League Baseball, and an Effingham man will be among those helping raise awareness of ALS during a special observance at Wrigley Field. Lou Gehrig Day is held annua...

  What began as a dream for two brothers from Southern Illinois has blossomed into a nationally released feature film, reaching audiences across the country. Kyler and Kaleb Cook, raised in Eldor...

    Federal safety officials have announced the recall of more than 1,000 lounge chairs sold through Amazon after a consumer reportedly suffered a finger amputation while adjusting the chair...

  Country music star Randy Houser will perform at the Du Quoin State Fair Grandstand on Monday, Sept. 7, bringing a lineup of chart-topping hits to Southern Illinois. Houser is known for songs in...

Honda is recalling nearly 100,000 vehicles due to a potential defect that could cause airbags to deploy unintentionally. The recall was announced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ...

Wayne City High School's yearbook, The Chieftain, has earned national recognition after being selected for inclusion in the prestigious Jostens Look Book 2026, a publication that showcases some of the...

The Fairfield Public Library is inviting children and families to kick off the summer with a series of fun and educational activity mornings throughout June and early July. The events, which will feat...

The Albion Public Library is kicking off its Summer Story Hour program for kids ages 4 to 10, starting Wednesday. Story Hour will be held each Wednesday morning from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the library,...

Frontier Community College has released its academic honor lists for the Spring 2026 Semester. Illinois Eastern Community Colleges recognizes students for academic excellence through three honor lists...