Category Archives: Local News

TRUMP EXECUTIVE ORDER TARGETS ILLINOIS CASH BAIL ELIMINATION
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday directing federal agencies to pressure Illinois and other states that have ended cash bail. The order requires the U.S. attorney general to iden...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2025

REPRESENTATIVE MARY MILLER REINTRODUCES BILL TO DEFINE SEX IN TITLE IX
On the 105th anniversary of the certification of the 19th Amendment Tuesday, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) reintroduced the Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act, legislation she says is designed t...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2025

PRITZKER RECOGNIZES OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY AND NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH
Governor JB Pritzker has issued two proclamations recognizing August 31st as International Overdose Awareness Day and September as National Recovery Month in Illinois. The observances honor lives lost...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2025

COOLER TEMPERATURES AND DRY WEATHER EXPECTED FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Southern Illinois and much of the Ohio Valley are in for a stretch of cooler and more comfortable weather heading into the upcoming Labor Day weekend. Persistent high pressure is bringing a noticeable...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2025

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ARRESTS FLORA WOMAN FOR CHARGES INVOLVING A MINOR
The Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 has arrested 24-year-old Jaryn L. Allen of Flora on charges involving a minor. Allen faces two counts: Harmful Material, a Class 4 f...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2025

CORNERSTONE CHURCH IN FAIRFIELD TO HOLD THEIR SEMI-ANNUAL HOMECOMING/PROM DRESS GIVEAWAY SATURDAY
The Cornerstone Church in Fairfield will be hosting their Semi-Annual Homecoming/Prom Dress giveaway tomorrow (Saturday) from 9am to 12 noon in the Fellowship Hall. There are hundreds of dresses and s...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2025

FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE OFFERS FALL COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASSES
Frontier Community College is inviting community members to expand their skills and explore new interests this fall with a wide variety of Community Education classes offered both in-person and online...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2025

GRAYVILLE DAYS GETS UNDERWAY TONIGHT
The community of Grayville is gearing up for a weekend full of excitement, live music, family fun and food as Grayville Days 2025 takes place tonight through Sunday, August 31st. Festivities kick off ...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2025

MANNER POLYMERS OPENS $54 MILLION SOLAR-POWERED FACILITY IN MT. VERNON
Governor JB Pritzker joined Mt. Vernon Mayor John Lewis Thursday to cut the ribbon on Manner Polymers' new manufacturing facility in Jefferson County. The company's $54 million investment brings 60 ne...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2025

PRITZKER BREAKS GROUND ON NEW FERTILIZER TERMINAL AT SHAWNEETOWN PORT
Governor JB Pritzker joined state and local leaders Thursday afternoon in Shawneetown to break ground on a new fertilizer distribution center at the Shawneetown Regional Port District along the Ohio R...
Mark Wells Aug 29, 2025