Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HOSTS EXCITING "TRUE NORTH" VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
The Fairfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church is inviting area children to a day of fun, faith, and adventure at this year's Vacation Bible School, themed "True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World." ...
Jun 26, 2026
ORCHARDVILLE TO CELEBRATE AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY WITH FULL DAY OF FAMILY FUN SATURDAY
The Orchard Township community is set to mark America's 250th birthday with a packed day of festivities, inviting residents and visitors alike to attend "Stars, Stripes, and 250 Years of Small ...
Jun 26, 2026
ILLINOIS TO BEGIN UNIVERSAL BLOOD LEAD TESTING FOR CHILDREN WEDNESDAY
The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that universal childhood blood lead testing will begin Wednesday, expanding testing to all children statewide. Under the new policy, blood lead tests...
Jun 26, 2026
ILLINOIS EXTENSION INVITES COMMUNITY TO ATTEND EDWARDS COUNTY 4-H SHOWS
4-H show season is just around the corner, and 4-H members are ready to showcase their talents at this year's general project, animal, and livestock shows. The Edwards County 4-H shows will kick off o...
Jun 26, 2026
BBQ AFFORDABILITY REMAINS STEADY AHEAD OF AMERICA'S 250TH INDEPENDENCE DAY, DATA SHOWS
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th Independence Day, a new analysis of a decade's worth of public data reveals that the cost of a classic BBQ has changed less than many Americans mig...
Jun 26, 2026
REND LAKE BEACH BLAST SET FOR TOMORROW (SATURDAY) AT SOUTH SANDUSKY BEACH
Families and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to enjoy an afternoon of fun, education and entertainment during the Rend Lake Beach Blast tomorrow (Saturday). The event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. ...
Jun 26, 2026
ICRMT SAFETY GRANT HELPS UPGRADE INMATE HEALTH MONITORING AT WAYNE COUNTY JAIL
(Pictured from left are Wayne County Sheriff Chris Otey, Jail Administrator Sgt. Mike Miller, Josh Blackwell with the Illinois Counties Risk Management Trust, and Assistant Jail Administrator Sgt. Dyl...
Jun 26, 2026
FUNDRAISER LAUNCHED TO SUPPORT FAMILY OF JESIAH RODRIGUEZ
A GoFundMe page has been created to support the family of 20-month-old Jesiah Rodriguez of Albion, who tragically passed away earlier this month in an accident near Opdyke. The fundraiser was o...
Jun 26, 2026
MT. VERNON WOMAN SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS FOR ROLE IN 2025 MURDER
A 61-year-old woman from Mt. Vernon has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for her involvement in the 2025 death of Patrick Williamson. Laura Beneway received her sentence Thursday in Jeffers...
Jun 26, 2026
MT. VERNON TO HOST 2026 AIR RACE CLASSIC FINISH TODAY: KIDS' DAY SET FOR SATURDAY
The Air Race Classic, the nation's premier all-women cross-country air race, will touch down in Mt. Vernon later this month, with racers scheduled to arrive at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport by 5 p.m. on ...
Jun 26, 2026