Category Archives: Local News

A smoked pork loin fundraiser is underway to benefit the Cisne Community, with proceeds going toward utilities, insurance, and building maintenance. Orders can be placed in person at Growls & Meow...

Wabash Area Development, Inc. (WADI) has announced its 2026 Scholarship Program, offering college and occupational training scholarships to low-income individuals with high academic potential. The sch...

The McLeansboro City Council met for about an hour on Tuesday night, taking several actions including approving the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and making new hires. A 15-minute public hearing preceded th...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is in the process of upgrading its reservation system for campgrounds and shelters at state parks across Illinois. Officials say the new system is designed...

Illinois State Police Troop 9 Commander, Lieutenant Bruce Waggoner, has announced that Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols will be conducted in Effingham, Marion, and Wabash counties throughout the m...

Illinois House Democrats Working To Advance Bears Stadium Related Proposal (Springfield, IL) -- Illinois House Democrats are working to advance a proposal that would help relocate the Bears to Arlingt...

A Fairfield woman is facing serious criminal charges after authorities say she falsely claimed to have cancer and collected donations from local school fundraisers and church members. 46- year-old Sta...

(Pictured- IECC Board Chairman Gary Carter, Jerry Cox holding a framed proclamation in his honor, FCC President Dr. Sharmila Kakac, and FCC Foundation President Luke Harl)   In its April 21 meeti...

Area residents are invited to celebrate the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of The Healing Cottage-a new space devoted to personal growth, healing, and transformation on Saturday, May 2nd at 1pm at 1...

(Pictured is Hannah Shelton, FMH's April Employee of the Month.)   Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary pati...