Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY RALLIES SUPPORT WITH COMMUNITY PROJECTS AND ELECTION PREPARATIONS AT RECENT MEETING
The Wayne County Democratic Party met on Wednesday, August 20th at the Wayne County Courthouse, focusing on community outreach and preparations for the 2026 election season. During the meeting, member...
Aug 27, 2025
ILLINOIS EXTENSION WELCOMES NEW STAFF TO WABASH COUNTY OFFICE
The University of Illinois Extension serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties has added two new staff members to its Wabash County office in Mt. Carmel. Carrie Tennis has joined...
Aug 27, 2025
GRAYVILLE COUNCIL CLEARS BUSINESS IN 22-MINUTE MEETING
At Monday night's council meeting, commissioners approved the annual street closure for the Grayville Community Arts Association's Boo Bash. The meeting lasted just 22 minutes, with no executive sessi...
Aug 27, 2025
MCLEANSBORO FALL FESTIVAL SET FOR SEPTEMBER 4TH THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6TH
The 2025 McLeansboro Fall Festival will take place Thursday, September 4 through Saturday, September 6 in downtown McLeansboro. Festival organizers,the McLeansboro Kiwanis Club announced that ride tic...
Aug 27, 2025
RIDE TICKETS FOR MCLEANSBORO FALL FESTIVAL GO ON SALE AUGUST 28TH
Advanced ride tickets for the upcoming McLeansboro Fall Festival are set to go on sale for just $3 each starting tomorrow (Thursday, August 28th). The tickets are available for a limited time and only...
Aug 27, 2025
JUSTICE DEPARTMENT PRESSES ILLINOIS FOR FULL VOTER REGISTRATION DATABASE
Federal officials are giving Illinois until Monday, September 1st, to hand over its complete, unredacted voter registration database, including sensitive personal information, as part of a Justice Dep...
Aug 27, 2025
FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CITY WIDE YARD SALES SET FOR OCTOBER 4TH
Fairfield city residents are encouraged to clear out closets, garages, and attics while giving shoppers access to a diverse array of items-from vintage furniture and collectibles to household goods an...
Aug 26, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATES FATAL CRASH IN SALINE COUNTY
The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Patrol Troop 10 and Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 are investigating a fatal crash that occurred recently in Saline County. At approximately 1:58...
Aug 26, 2025
MT. VERNON TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO DRUG AND WEAPONS ARREST
A Mt. Vernon man was arrested early Sunday morning after a traffic stop led deputies to discover methamphetamine and an illegal weapon in his vehicle. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Offic...
Aug 26, 2025
18TH ANNUAL GRAYVILLE CAR, TRUCK, AND MOTORCYCLE SHOW SET FOR OCTOBER 4TH
Classic car lovers and motor enthusiasts, mark your calendars! The 18th Annual Grayville Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Show will roll into downtown Grayville on Saturday, October 4th hosted by the Friend...
Aug 26, 2025