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The University of Illinois Extension serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties has added two new staff members to its Wabash County office in Mt. Carmel. Carrie Tennis has joined...

At Monday night's council meeting, commissioners approved the annual street closure for the Grayville Community Arts Association's Boo Bash. The meeting lasted just 22 minutes, with no executive sessi...

The 2025 McLeansboro Fall Festival will take place Thursday, September 4 through Saturday, September 6 in downtown McLeansboro. Festival organizers,the McLeansboro Kiwanis Club announced that ride tic...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...