Category Archives: Local News

Eco Wash, LLC will host a hiring fair this Thursday, offering new employment opportunities for area residents, including former Champion Labs employees. The event will take place from 10:30am to 1pm a...

The Albion Chamber of Commerce has unveiled plans for an Independence Day celebration in honor of the nation's 250th birthday. The event will be held on Friday, July 3rd from 5 to 10 p.m., with an eve...

Wabash Communications CO-OP invites all members and their families to the 2026 Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 16th at the Oil Belt Christian Service Camp in Flora. Active members who attend will re...

The Illinois Extension has announced the return of its eleventh-annual Summer Twilight Series, a celebrated southern Illinois tradition that unites farmers, educators, and community members to explore...

The City of Fairfield prepares to host its annual City Wide Yard Sales on Saturday, April 25th. Organized by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, this event is expected to draw residents and visitors fr...

Frontier Community College will host its annual Lineman Rodeo on Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. The event offers Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) students a chance to demonstrate their skills and k...

Relay For Life of Hamilton/Wayne/White Counties will host a Survivor Brunch honoring cancer survivors on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Christian Chapel Church in McLeansboro. The guest speaker will be Sandy ...

Students at Cisne High School are preparing for Prom 2026, themed "Gatsby Gala," set for Saturday. The festivities kick off at 6:00 p.m. as students and their families participate in a drive-through t...

Patrick James, founder and CEO of First Brands, is set to go on trial July 13th accused of stealing billions from his own company to fund a lavish lifestyle. Prosecutors allege James operated a Ponzi ...

Spring planting is off to a strong start across Illinois, especially in the southern third of the state, as farmers take advantage of favorable field conditions. According to the USDA, 4% of the state...