Category Archives: Local News
MT. VERNON MAN SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS FOR SECOND-DEGREE MURDER
A 67-year-old Mt. Vernon man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in connection with a 2025 Jefferson County homicide. Illinois Attorney General Kwame...
Jul 23, 2026
COMMUNITY VESPER SERVICE TO BE HELD SUNDAY AT EDWARDS COUNTY FAIR
The Edwards County Fair will host a Community Vesper Service on Sunday at 9:00 a.m. The event will take place at the New Albion Amphitheater, located on East Elm Street in Albion, Illinois. This speci...
Jul 23, 2026
HYUNDAI ISSUES RECALL FOR KONA SUVS OVER REAR SEAT BELT CONCERN
Hyundai has issued a recall for more than 47,000 Kona SUVs because of a potential defect involving the rear center seat belt buckle. The recall affects certain 2025 Hyundai Kona Electric and 2026 Hyun...
Jul 23, 2026
MCLEANSBORO COUNCIL DISCUSSES LIBRARY, LICENSE PLATE READERS, SEWER PROJECT
The McLeansboro City Council addressed a wide range of issues during its recent July meeting, with discussions focusing on the future of the McCoy Library, proposed license plate reader technology, an...
Jul 23, 2026
IDOT OPENS FIRST NEVI-FUNDED EV CHARGING STATION, AWARDS $23.5 MILLION FOR MORE PROJECTS
The Illinois Department of Transportation joined local leaders in Casey on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of the first electric vehicle charging station in the state built through the National Ele...
Jul 23, 2026
COOLER WEATHER CONTINUES BEFORE HEAT RETURNS EARLY NEXT WEEK
The National Weather Service says a cooler and drier weather pattern will continue through today and into Friday morning, providing a break from the recent stretch of hot, humid conditions. Tod...
Jul 23, 2026
GEFF GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT HIRES NEW SUPERINTENDENT AND PRINCIPAL
Geff Grade School District has announced the hiring of Dr. Patrick Rice as its new superintendent and principal. Dr. Rice officially began his duties at Geff Grade School on Tuesday. Rice most recentl...
Jul 23, 2026
THREE DEFENDANTS SENTENCED IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT ON TUESDAY
Three local residents made their appearance in Wayne County Circuit Court Tuesday. Zachary C. Owen, 41, of Fairfield, entered a plea of guilty and was sentenced to 6 years in the Illinois Depar...
Jul 23, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES ARREST ONE ON WARRANT TUESDAY AFTERNOON
On Tuesday afternoon, Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 31-year-old Jamar L. Young of Centralia on a Wayne County arrest warrant for a Misdemeanor charge of Theft. Young was transported to the ...
Jul 23, 2026
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST FREE SWIM AT FAIRFIELD PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL
Frontier Community College will host a free community swim on Sunday, July 26, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Fairfield Public Swimming Pool, located at Leo French Park in Fairfield. Admission to the pool wi...
Jul 23, 2026