Category Archives: Local News
12-WEEK EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE IN WAYNE COUNTY
Wayne County, in partnership with its townships, Southern 14, and WADI, is offering a unique 12-week workforce development program funded by a grant. The program seeks motivated candidates aged 16 to ...
Jun 10, 2025
WABASH GENERAL HOSPITAL NAMED ONE OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK IN ILLINOIS FOR SEVENTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Wabash General Hospital (WGH) has once again been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois, marking its seventh consecutive year receiving this prestigious award. The hospital ranked 6...
Jun 10, 2025
BLUE JACKETS FILL SPRINGFIELD FOR 97TH ANNUAL ILLINOIS FFA STATE CONVENTION
Springfield is glowing in blue and gold this week as thousands of FFA members from across the state gather for the 97th Annual Illinois FFA State Convention at the Bank of Springfield Center. T...
Jun 10, 2025
ILLINOIS CROP PLANTING NEARS COMPLETION AS CONDITIONS REMAIN MOSTLY FAVORABLE
Illinois farmers are wrapping up planting for the season, with corn and soybean progress closely tracking or exceeding the five-year average, according to the latest USDA Weekly Crop Progress and Cond...
Jun 10, 2025
STATE NEWS BRIEFS FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 10TH
Illinois State Police are identifying the man killed in an officer involved shooting last week in Williamson County. Williamson County Sheriff's Office deputies responded Friday to a report of a male ...
Jun 10, 2025
FAIRFIELD ELKS LODGE FACES UNCERTAIN FUTURE AMID FINANCIAL STRUGGLES
The Fairfield Elks Lodge No. 1631 is at a crossroads as members prepare for a special meeting Thursday night to determine the future of the long-standing organization. Like many community clubs...
Jun 10, 2025
TWO NEW AREA JUDGES COMPLETE ORIENTATION SEMINAR IN PEORIA
Wayne County Circuit Judge Matt Vaughan and Edwards County Circuit Judge Brian Shinkle recently completed the New Judge Orientation Seminar in Peoria. The seminar is a mandatory five-day program requi...
Jun 10, 2025
HORIZON HEALTHCARE - CARMI MEDICAL CLINIC CELEBRATES 5 YEARS OF SERVICE
Horizon Healthcare's Carmi Medical Clinic is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a special event. Join the clinic tomorrow (Wednesday, June 11th) from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the clinic location f...
Jun 10, 2025 5 year celebration carmi
3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TO SUPPORT LOCAL STUDENT BATTLING CANCER
On Saturday, June 28th, at Leo French Park in Fairfield, a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament to support 11-year-old Dalton Workman, a Center Street Grade School student currently battling Hodgkin's Lymphom...
Jun 10, 2025
WAYNE CITY TO HOST BEAN QUEEN PAGEANT INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON JULY 26TH
Wayne City residents interested in participating in the upcoming Bean Queen Pageant are encouraged to attend an informational meeting scheduled for July 26th at 1 p.m. at the Wayne City Community Buil...
Jun 10, 2025