Category Archives: Local News
Pritzker Announces $25 Million in Support for 434 Illinois Pharmacies
Governor JB Pritzker announced last Friday that 434 Illinois pharmacies will receive nearly $25 million in the first round of funding from a new state program aimed at supporting pharmacies at ...
Jun 20, 2026
Illinois State Police Marks 40 Years of National Accreditation
The Illinois State Police is celebrating 40 years of accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, or CALEA, an internationally recognized standard for public s...
Jun 20, 2026
Hamilton County Board Approves Recovery Month Funding, Makes Hospital Board Appointments
The Hamilton County Board met Wednesday and approved several administrative actions while also agreeing to provide funding for a community Recovery Month event planned for later this year. Prio...
Jun 20, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY FAIR ANNOUNCES BOX SEAT RESERVATIONS FOR 2026 EVENT
The Wayne County Fair is preparing for another exciting week, running from July 6th-11th, and is now offering box seats and high back stadium-style chairs for fairgoers. For $250, attendees can reserv...
Jun 19, 2026
TYSON SCHULTE TO PERFORM AT WAYNE COUNTY FAIR ON JULY 9TH AFTER RODEO
Country music fans are in for a treat at this year's Wayne County Fair! Independent singer-songwriter Tyson Schulte will take the stage on Thursday, July 9th, immediately following the Rodeo. Admissio...
Jun 19, 2026
DEER CRASH SENDS TWO TO HOSPITAL ON I-64
Two North Carolina residents were injured after their pickup truck struck a deer on Interstate 64 in Wayne County early Wednesday morning. According to authorities, 38-year-old Jason S. West of Fayett...
Jun 19, 2026
WESLEYAN CHURCH OF FAIRFIELD TO HOST VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: "EMERALD CROSSING"
The Wesleyan Church of Fairfield is inviting area children to attend its Vacation Bible School, "Emerald Crossing: An Irish Adventure Through Psalm 23." The event will take place June 22-26 from 6:30 ...
Jun 19, 2026
HAMILTON MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP GOLF SCRAMBLE RASIES OVER $12,000 FOR FUTURE HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
The Hamilton Memorial Foundation is pleased to announce that the 2026 Scholarship Golf Scramble raised more than $12,000 to support scholarships for local students pursuing careers in healthcare. Held...
Jun 19, 2026
OLNEY CENTRAL COLLEGE MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPOINTMENTS FOR SUMMER CLINICS
Olney Central College's Massage Therapy Program has opened appointments for its Summer clinicals, inviting the public to enjoy professional massage services at affordable rates. The clinics will take ...
Jun 19, 2026
FRIENDS OF GRAYVILLE TO HOST HOG ROAST WITH LIVE MUSIC AND MORE TOMORROW (SATURDAY)
The Friends of Grayville invite the area to their annual Hog Roast, set for tomorrow (Saturday) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in downtown Grayville. Pork chops prepared by Wabash Valley, along with a variety ...
Jun 19, 2026