Category Archives: Local News

The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced plans for its Annual Ladies Day, scheduled for Saturday, February 7th. This year's event will feature Abbi Cook of Abbi's Salads to Go-Go as the presenter....

Wayne County CEO is excited to announce CEO Night on Tuesday, February 3rd, at Fairfield Community High School during the Fairfield Mules vs. Wayne City Indians basketball game, which tips off at 6 p....

(May 16, 2025 Tornado Southeast of Marion, IL)   The Storm Prediction Center in Norman Oklahoma has released preliminary tornado data for 2025, revealing that Southern Illinois experienced over 2...

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) Business & Industry, in partnership with the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at IECC, will host a regional workshop titled Blueprints f...

A new bill introduced in Illinois could soon require health warning labels on gas appliances such as stoves, ovens, and water heaters. House Bill 4272, sponsored by Rep. Michael Crawford (D-31st), aim...

  The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce is set to host its Annual Awards Banquet on Friday, January 23rd at the Country Financial Hall on the Edwards County Fairgrounds. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m...

Retired Wayne County farmer Vernon Gwaltney has been appointed to the Wayne-White Electric Cooperative Board, filling the seat left vacant by Dale Harris, who recently retired. Gwaltney is no stranger...

Tyrel Linder of Grayville has been sentenced to five years in prison following a plea agreement in White County Circuit Court on Monday. Linder faced charges stemming from late 2025, including Possess...

The Wayne County Republican Party has announced plans for its annual Lincoln Day Dinner, scheduled for Thursday, February 26th, at the Willow Creek Venue located on U.S. 45 south of Fairfield. The eve...

As many people begin the new year with resolutions to improve their health, organization and finances, experts say routine home care plays a major role in achieving all three. According to housing and...