Category Archives: Local News

Travelers who use the Cave-In-Rock Ferry will need to find alternate routes beginning today (Wednesday), as the ferry will suspend operations indefinitely. Officials announced the ferry's current oper...

  A longtime Nashville, Illinois Community High School baseball coach is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation by state and local authorities. According to the...

Edmison Acres near Johnsonville welcomed visitors June 22 as part of the Illinois Extension Summer Twilight Series, showcasing the family's growing success in the specialty Highland cattle market. Own...

A Southern Illinois University geologist says the 3.5 magnitude earthquake that struck near West Salem early Monday is not unusual for the region. The earthquake occurred at 2:05am in northwestern Edw...

After decades of serving the Fairfield and Wayne County community, Brad and Shari Winter are preparing for retirement and a new chapter in Ohio. The couple plans to relocate at the end of November 202...

A Grayville man has pleaded guilty to felony charges stemming from an investigation that began with allegations he attempted to secretly record a woman inside a Road Ranger restroom. Brian Allender en...

The Orchardville community celebrated "Stars, Stripes, and 250 Years of Small Town Life" on Saturday with a day of patriotic festivities, including the annual All American Princess pageants. Crowned J...

  Governor JB Pritzker has announced the departure of Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Natalie Phelps Finnie. Friday marked Finnie's final day leading the agency after serving as...

Visitors planning a trip to Rend Lake over the Independence Day holiday weekend will receive free admission to several recreational areas. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it will waive day-...

Illinois corn and soybean crops continue to develop ahead of normal, according to the latest Crop Progress and Condition Report released Monday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The report shows ...