Category Archives: Local News

Illinois Extension and Wayne County 4-H have announced the results of the 2026 Wayne County 4-H Horse Show, recognizing top exhibitors and thanking the many volunteers and sponsors who helped make the...

Illinois Extension and Wayne County 4-H have announced the results of the 2026 Wayne County 4-H General Project Show. Several local 4-H members earned State Fair delegate honors and will advance to co...

The annual Wayne County Fair returns with a full slate of 4-H and FFA events from now through July 10th The popular Cat and Dog Show is set for this ( Monday) evening at 5:30 p.m. in the 4-H Barns, fo...

The Wayne County Fair is preparing for another exciting week, running from July 6th-11th, and is now offering box seats and high back stadium-style chairs for fairgoers. For $250, attendees can reserv...

The Edwards County 4-H shows will kick off tonight (Monday) and continue through Thursday, July 30, with most of the show schedule coinciding with the Edwards County Fair. Illinois Extension invites c...

A three-vehicle crash involving a passenger bus, a car and a semi-truck temporarily closed northbound Interstate 57 near Bonnie Friday night. According to the Illinois State Police, the crash occurred...

Mt. Carmel Mayor Joe Judge is encouraging residents and visitors attending the city's Fourth of July fireworks to use designated public parking areas instead of Riverview Stadium. Judge said parking w...

As Independence Day approaches, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is reminding residents to prioritize safety by leaving fireworks displays to the professionals and attending organized com...

A record 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the Independence Day holiday period, according to a forecast from AAA. The nine-day travel period, running fro...

Governor JB Pritzker has used his item and reduction veto powers to remove more than $500 billion in spending mistakenly included in Illinois' Fiscal Year 2027 budget before it takes effect Wednesday....