Author Archives: Mark Wells

>>Pritzker Denies Epstein Trip After Recanted Clinton Testimony (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker denies ever traveling on Jeffrey Epstein's plane. The statement from the govern...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Basketball vs. Tolono-Unity at the IHSA Class 2A Monticello Sectional Semi-Final 6:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL SECTIONAL SEMI-FIN...

Charles Wilburn Wheeler Jr. 71 of Benton, IL. passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Helia Healthcare in Benton, IL. Charles was a son of Charles Wilburn Wheeler Sr. and Patricia Sue (Carr) Wheele...

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) is taking swift action to support more than 1,000 workers and families affected by the abrupt closure of Champion Laboratories in Albion. The college system ...

One of the largest upcoming events for displaced workers is a job fair organized by the Albion Chamber of Commerce. The event is set for tomorrow (Wednesday) and will take place in the Exhibition Buil...

The Hope Center in Albion will open its doors tomorrow (Wednesday) at 9:00 AM, inviting local residents to stop by and receive a variety of free resources. The center has an abundance of food, includi...

The Mt. Carmel Police Department officially has a new leader, as Erin Peach was unanimously approved as Chief during the Mt. Carmel City Council's regular meeting on Tuesday. Peach, a native of Fairfi...

Artists and art enthusiasts are invited to add a splash of color to Southeastern Illinois as the 2026 Fairfield PaintOut returns for its 15th annual plein air festival. This year's event will take pla...

The Wayne and Edwards County Sheriff's Departments is encouraging local students to apply for college scholarships offered by the Illinois Sheriff's Association for the 2026-2027 academic year. Over $...

  The Darren Bailey, Aaron Del Mar campaign for Governor and Lt. Governor has another "Get Out The Vote!" 7-Day Bus Tour, making stops across Southern Illinois to energize voters ahead of the cru...