Category Archives: Local News
PHI THETA KAPPA AT FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESENTS $4,800 TO JAIMIE FORD FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER
Frontier Community College's Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society recently presented a check for $4,800 to Jaimie Ford during their end-of-the-year luncheon held at Jovalou. The funds were raised throu...
May 13, 2025
SPRING FESTIVAL COMING TO FAIRFIELD SATURDAY, MAY 24TH
Bling Things & More Ltd is inviting the community to celebrate the season at a Spring Festival on Saturday, May 24th. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1411 West Main Stree...
May 13, 2025
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SAYS I-64 BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT ADVANCING RAPIDLY
Work continues on the Interstate 64 bridges over the Wabash River near Grayville. The westbound bridge has been closed for several weeks, and crews have already removed the entire bridge deck. ...
May 13, 2025
STATE OF ILLINOIS NEWS FOR TUESDAY, MAY 13TH
McDonald's is gearing up to hire up to 375-thousand workers this summer around the country. The Chicago fast-food chain says the hirings is part of a U.S. expansion. The company is planning to open 90...
May 13, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES SEE RECORD-BREAKING VISITOR NUMBERS
During National Travel and Tourism Week (May 4th-10th), Governor JB Pritzker announced that Illinois state parks and historic sites welcomed over 41 million visitors in 2024-the highest number in near...
May 13, 2025
CREAM OF THE CROP PHOTO CONTEST ANNOUNCED
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is inviting young photographers across the state to participate in the 2025 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. This contest offers students ages 8 to 18 a uniqu...
May 13, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT ARREST TWO OVER THE WEEKEND ON OUTSTANDING WARRANTS
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies over the weekend arrest two females on outstanding warrants. Mt. Vernon resident, 38-year-old Amanda L. French was arrested Sunday night for Theft, Unlawful Possession ...
May 12, 2025
CARMI RIFLE CLUB TO SPONSOR ANNUAL NRA DAY
Photo Caption: The Carmi Rifle Club will be sponsoring a NRA Day for men, women, and youths Sat. June 7th. NRA Instructor and Range Safety Officer, Mike Rowe, instructs a young shooter in the fun spor...
May 12, 2025
MCLEANSBORO CITY HALL TO HOST OPEN HOUSE TOMORROW (TUESDAY)
McLeansboro's new City Hall is now open for business at its new location, 603 East Market Street. The move from the previous West Main Street location was completed last Friday. To celebrate th...
May 12, 2025
MIKE BOST KICKS OFF RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN WITH TRUMP'S FULL ENDORSEMENT
U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) officially announced his re-election bid Thursday evening at the Monroe County GOP Century Club Dinner, securing the backing of former President Donald Trump. Bos...
May 12, 2025