Category Archives: Local News
EDWARDS COUNTY YOUTH SOCCER SIGNUPS SET FOR SATURDAY
Registration for the Edwards County Fall 2026 Youth Soccer season will be held Saturday, July 25th, immediately following the Edwards County Fair Parade until noon. The league is open to boys and girl...
Jul 23, 2026
IECC BOARD APPOINTS NEW TRUSTEE, APPROVES PERSONNEL CHANGES
The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees met Tuesday at Wabash Valley College, approving a new trustee appointment and several personnel actions. The board appointed Esther Cha to fil...
Jul 23, 2026
HOPE CENTER TO HOST CHRISTMAS IN JULY FEED THE FAMILY EVENT
The Hope Center in Albion is inviting the community to a special Christmas in July Feed the Family event on Wednesday, July 29th beginning at 9 a.m. The event will replace the organization's regular S...
Jul 23, 2026
MT. VERNON MAN SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS FOR SECOND-DEGREE MURDER
A 67-year-old Mt. Vernon man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in connection with a 2025 Jefferson County homicide. Illinois Attorney General Kwame...
Jul 23, 2026
COMMUNITY VESPER SERVICE TO BE HELD SUNDAY AT EDWARDS COUNTY FAIR
The Edwards County Fair will host a Community Vesper Service on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. The event will take place at the New Albion Amphitheater, located on East Elm Street in Albion, Illinois. This speci...
Jul 23, 2026
HYUNDAI ISSUES RECALL FOR KONA SUVS OVER REAR SEAT BELT CONCERN
Hyundai has issued a recall for more than 47,000 Kona SUVs because of a potential defect involving the rear center seat belt buckle. The recall affects certain 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric and 2026 Hyun...
Jul 23, 2026
MCLEANSBORO COUNCIL DISCUSSES LIBRARY, LICENSE PLATE READERS, SEWER PROJECT
The McLeansboro City Council addressed a wide range of issues during its recent July meeting, with discussions focusing on the future of the McCoy Library, proposed license plate reader technology, an...
Jul 23, 2026
IDOT OPENS FIRST NEVI-FUNDED EV CHARGING STATION, AWARDS $23.5 MILLION FOR MORE PROJECTS
The Illinois Department of Transportation joined local leaders in Casey on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of the first electric vehicle charging station in the state built through the National Ele...
Jul 23, 2026
COOLER WEATHER CONTINUES BEFORE HEAT RETURNS EARLY NEXT WEEK
The National Weather Service says a cooler and drier weather pattern will continue through today and into Friday morning, providing a break from the recent stretch of hot, humid conditions. Tod...
Jul 23, 2026
GEFF GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT HIRES NEW SUPERINTENDENT AND PRINCIPAL
Geff Grade School District has announced the hiring of Dr. Patrick Rice as its new superintendent and principal. Dr. Rice officially began his duties at Geff Grade School on Tuesday. Rice most recentl...
Jul 23, 2026