Category Archives: Local News
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE LAUNCHES FREE AGRICHEMICAL CONTAINER RECYCLING PROGRAM
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is encouraging farmers and agrichemical facilities across the state to participate in a free agrichemical container recycling program, set to begin in mid...
Jul 8, 2026
MEGAN VALENTINE MURDER TRIAL MOVED OUT OF EDWARDS COUNTY
On Tuesday, Chief Judge William Thurston of the 1st Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois, granted a request by Megan Valentine's defense team to move her first-degree murder trial out of Edwards County....
Jul 8, 2026
FAIRFIELD MAN ARRESTED ON WAYNE COUNTY BATTERY WARRANT
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested a Fairfield man Monday night on an outstanding warrant. According to the sheriff's department, 65-year-old Marvin Legg of Fairfield was taken into custod...
Jul 8, 2026
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING DOUBLE HOMICIDE IN OLNEY
The Olney Police Department and Richland County Sheriff's Office have requested the Illinois State Police's (ISP) help to investigate two homicides in Olney. On July 7, 2026, at approximately 3:11 p.m...
Jul 8, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY 4-H RECOGNIZES TOP RABBIT AND POULTRY EXHIBITORS
Illinois Extension and Wayne County 4-H have announced the top winners from the 2026 Wayne County 4-H Rabbit and Poultry Shows, recognizing outstanding exhibitors during this year's fair. Illinois Ext...
Jul 8, 2026
REDNECK CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING RETURNS TO ENFIELD JULY 10TH
Professional wrestling fans will have a chance to catch live action this week as Redneck Championship Wrestling (RCW) returns to Enfield. The event will be held Friday at Booth Elementary School, loca...
Jul 8, 2026
WAYNE CITY MATTERS TO HOST COMMUNITY BINGO NIGHT JULY 10TH
Wayne City Matters is inviting the community to an evening of bingo, food and fun on Friday, July 10th at the Wayne City Community Building. Food service will begin at 5:30 p.m., with bingo games star...
Jul 8, 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 continue throug...
Jul 8, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR TO HOST ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW
The Wayne County Fair will celebrate its rich farming heritage with an Antique Tractor Show on Saturday, July 11th at the fairgrounds in Fairfield. The event is held in honor of Brent Opell and promis...
Jul 8, 2026
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE SEEKING HEAD MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COACHES
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is accepting applications for two full-time coaching positions at Frontier Community College, announcing openings for both a Head Men's Basketball Coach and a Head ...
Jul 7, 2026