Category Archives: Local News

The Illinois Department on Aging is now accepting nominations for the 2026 class of the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame, which recognizes the achievements of Illinois residents aged 65 and older. Each...

A 28-year-old Olney man, Adam Zuber, appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court on Tuesday, where he admitted to violating a previous probation order. Zuber was originally placed on 18 months probation af...

The Fairfield Grade School Board of Education met last (Tuesday) night with several key items on the agenda. In the superintendent's report, the district has received 57 percent of its revenue and spe...

The Illinois Sheriffs' Association will award more than $58,000 in scholarships statewide for the 2026-2027 academic year. Scholarships may be used for tuition, books and fees, and recipients must be ...

Western Wayne Water has announced that all boil orders for the Western Wayne Water District have been lifted. Residents no longer need to boil their water before use. Water service has returned to nor...

At the latest Mill Shoals Village Board meeting, trustees revisited an issue from December involving a resident who struck a village fire hydrant and has not made a payment since April 2025. The resid...

The Illinois Department of Revenue says it will start accepting 2026 individual income tax returns Monday, the same day the IRS opens federal filing. Illinois returns are due Wednesday, April 15th. ID...

The American Red Cross says it's facing a severe blood shortage, with supply down about 35 percent nationwide. The Red Cross says requests from hospitals are now exceeding the available blood supply. ...

  Country music star Travis Tritt is set to perform at Castle Ridge in Centralia on Saturday, August 15th. The outdoor show will be staged along Raccoon Lake and is expected to draw several thous...

The National Weather Service says a significant winter storm is developing for the weekend, with high confidence a major system will impact the Tri-State area and could bring heavy, impactful snowfall...