Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE CITY MATTERS TO HOST TEEN NIGHT WITH OVER $2,000 IN PRIZES
High school and college students are invited to take part in an exciting Teen Night hosted by Wayne City Matters on Saturday, May 2nd. The event will include fun, food, and the chance to win a share o...
Apr 28, 2026
TANK BATTERY FIRE NEAR CROSSVILLE POSSIBLY IGNITED BY MORNING THUNDERSTORM
Firefighters were called to a tank battery fire on White County Road 1975 N., near Crossville, Monday morning. The blaze broke out shortly after a strong thunderstorm with frequent lightning struck th...
Apr 28, 2026
ELKS IDOL RETURNS SATURDAY TO FAIRFIELD ELKS LODGE WITH CASH PRIZES AND LOCAL TALENT
The Fairfield Elks Lodge is calling all local singers to participate in the return of Elks Idol on Saturday, May 2nd. The doors will open at 6:00 PM and performances beginning at 7:00 PM. Singers inte...
Apr 28, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MAKES TWO WARRANT ARRESTS FRIDAY NIGHT
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department reported two warrant arrests on Friday night. Reese Everett Irwin, 24, of Johnsonville, was taken into custody on a Wayne County warrant for burglary, criminal tr...
Apr 27, 2026
WAYNE CITY SPRING TOWN WIDE RUMMAGE SALES AND CLEAN-UP SET FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
The Village of Wayne City has set the dates for the annual Spring Town Wide Rummage Sales, which will take place on Friday and Saturday, May 1st and 2nd. Residents who wish to be included on the offic...
Apr 27, 2026
FELONY CASE AGAINST FORMER WABASH COUNTY DEPUTY CHASE CHEADLE DELAYED AGAIN
The felony case against former Wabash County Sheriff's Deputy Chase Cheadle has been postponed once more, with the next court date set for June 18th in Wabash County Circuit Court. The latest delay wa...
Apr 27, 2026
SPRING CLEAN UP SCHEDULED FOR ALBION CITY RESIDENTS ON THURSDAY
The City of Albion and Sunrise Sanitation have announced the annual Spring City Wide Clean Up will take place on Thursday. The service is available exclusively to residents living within Albion city l...
Apr 27, 2026
IECC ANNOUNCES 2026 SUMMER CAMPS AND NEW COMMUNITY EDUCATION CATALOG
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) has officially released its 2026 Summer Camps and the 2026-2027 Community Education Catalog, bringing a wealth of engaging educational opportunities to stude...
Apr 27, 2026
ILLINOIS SOLVES SCHOOL BUS DRIVER SHORTAGE AS RECRUITMENT EFFORTS PAY OFF
While many states continue to struggle with a nationwide school bus driver shortage that began during the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois has largely resolved its hiring crisis thanks to targeted recruitm...
Apr 27, 2026
USDA SIGNS $300 MILLION DEAL WITH PALANTIR TO MODERNIZE FARMER SERVICES
The USDA has entered into a $300 million agreement with Palantir Technologies Inc. to support its "One Farmer, One File" initiative, aimed at streamlining paperwork and modernizing service delivery fo...
Apr 27, 2026