Category Archives: Local News

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...
Mark Wells 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...
Mark Wells 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...
Mark Wells 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...
Mark Wells 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...
Mark Wells 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...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2025

CHILI FLY-IN SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 4TH AT OLNEY-NOBLE AIRPORT
The annual Chili Fly-In will take place on Saturday, October 4th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Olney-Noble Airport in Noble. This year's menu will feature chili, hot dogs, homemade pie, and drinks. T...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2025

ADULT DENTAL CLINICS SET FOR OCTOBER 20TH AT CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The Clay County Health Department will host Adult Dental Clinics on October 20th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering preventive services for qualifying residents. Services include fluoride treatments, den...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2025

BLUE BELL RECALLS MOO-LLENNIUM CRUNCH ICE CREAM OVER MISLABELING, NUT ALLERGEN RISK
Blue Bell is recalling select containers of Moo-llennium Crunch after a packaging error mislabeled the product as Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, the company announced. Moo-llennium Crunch contains tree ...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2025

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TO CONDUCT ACE PATROLS IN CLAY, EFFINGHAM, WAYNE, EDWARDS, AND HAMILTON COUNTIES
Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander Captain Brian Wilson announced the ISP will conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols in Clay, Effingham, Wayne, Edwards, and Hamilton coun...
Mark Wells Aug 26, 2025