Category Archives: Local News

Wayne City is set to host a Community Egg Hunt tonight (Friday) starting at 6pm at Wayne City Park. The event was changed from Saturday to tonight due to the threat of rain Saturday and will feature d...

The Annual Sims Easter Egg Hunt will be held tomorrow (Saturday) at 1:00 p.m. at the Sims Community Center. Everyone is invited, with age groups set for 0-3, 4-6, 7-9, and 10-12. More than 6,000 stuff...

  The Illinois State Police (ISP) have announced that every ISP officer killed in the line of duty will be honored with a memorial sign along Illinois roadways. Currently, many of the 73 officers...

The 2026 Illinois spring trout fishing season is set to open tomorrow (Saturday) at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams across the state, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). For...

Illinois anglers are reminded that all 2025 fishing licenses have EXPIRED as of March 31st. New licenses for the 2026 fishing season are now available for purchase, granting access to the state's abun...

Wayne City High School celebrated its annual prom this past Saturday in the school gym, where Dawson Wood was crowned Prom King and Alayna White was named Prom Queen. The evening brought students toge...

Is letting go of clutter one of your resolutions this year? Local residents will have the opportunity to learn how to simplify their lives and manage stress at an upcoming seminar led by Extension Hea...

The First Missionary Baptist Church of Albion is inviting area youth to a special event, Youth Night - Bringing Back the Blaze, tomorrow (Friday) night from 5-8 PM. The evening is open to students fro...

A McLeansboro man is in custody at the White County Jail facing serious charges including Child Pornography and two counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse. Authorities say 26-year-old Jamikal Shak...

The Albion Senior Center invites the community to their Chicken and Noodle Fundraiser on April 19th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Enjoy a delicious meal featuring chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, ...