Category Archives: Local News

Illinois police agencies will soon face stricter requirements for vetting prospective officers under a new law signed Tuesday by Gov. JB Pritzker, prompted by the 2024 shooting death of Sonya Massey i...

Illinois education officials are preparing to overhaul the way student proficiency in reading, writing, math, and science is reported, a change expected to significantly boost the percentage of studen...

A single-vehicle rollover accident occurred on Sunday just before 10am near 670 County Highway 6 in Wayne County. According to the Wayne County Sheriff's Department, a 2008 Chevrolet 4-door driven by ...

Wayne County Treasurer, Yvette Anderson announced that property tax bills have been mailed as of Tuesday, August 12th. Residents are reminded that the first installment is due on October 3rd followed ...

Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual(s) responsible for stealing three firearms from the Nick Downen property in Wayne City. The stol...

The Grayville City Council quickly worked through a brief agenda Monday night, adjourning after just ten minutes in open session. No executive session was held, and the only agenda item-an amendment t...

Carmi Police arrested two McLeansboro men on Tuesday night following a traffic stop near Express Lube on Main Street. Officers apprehended 70-year-old Curtis Patterson and 59-year-old John Armey aroun...

Olney Central College is enhancing convenience for students with Moonlight Mondays-special evening hours to help students get ready for the fall semester. Dates and Times: August 18th and 25th 4:00 PM...

The Wayne County Farm Bureau and Wabash Valley Service Company will host their upcoming Nutrient Loss Inhibitor Demonstration (NLID) Field Day on Thursday, August 21st, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at ...

The Fairfield City Council met with all aldermen present Tuesday evening, approving minutes from recent meetings and payment of bills before moving on to a full agenda of community and infrastructure ...