Author Archives: Mark Wells

The ongoing debate over the future home of the Chicago Bears took center stage last Thursday as Illinois lawmakers moved a key stadium bill forward. The Illinois House Public Finance Committee advance...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL SUPER-SECTIONALS: IHSA GIRLS CLASS 1A ARCOLA SUPER-SECTIONAL: Edwards County vs. Mt. Pulask...

Life-long resident of Carmi, Martha Glen Endicott, passed away on January 12, 2026 at the age of 97. Martha was born in her parents' home at the corner of Main Street and Sixth Street on January 18, 1...

Loretta Faye Vangampler, 86, of Carmi passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 9, 1940 in Eldorado, IL the daughter of Earl Carlos and Gladys Lorett...

In response to higher-than-normal natural gas bills due to recent extreme cold and rising gas prices, the Village of Cisne will not charge penalties on March gas bills, according to Village Collector ...

LOCAL SPORTS SCORES FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH   ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Track at the Roger Minton Indoor Meet at Marion   OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH GIRLS VOLLE...

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky say the region has a pretty good chance for several rounds of rainfall and possibly some thunderstorms next week. Some chances for rain...

A district judge has sentenced an Olney, IL man to 28 years in federal prison after he pled guilty to producing child pornography of a 13-year-old minor. 37 year old Joseph Jared St. Pierre pled guilt...

A voluntary recall of cottage cheese is being issued by Saputo Cheese USA Inc. Published reports say the company is voluntarily recalling certain Great Value cottage cheese products sold at Wal Mart. ...

A series of Work Readiness Labs are being offered to support Champion Labs employees as they prepare for new career or educational opportunities. The labs provide open computer labs with in-person ass...