Category Archives: Local News
FEDERAL APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS MICHAEL MADIGAN'S CORRUPTION CONVICTIONS
A federal appeals court on Monday upheld the 10 guilty verdicts against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, rejecting his legal team's arguments and affirming the validity of the jury's dec...
Apr 29, 2026
FAIRFIELD LIONS CLUB HONORS STAR STUDENT, EDUCATORS TUESDAY NIGHT
The Fairfield Lions Club recognized an outstanding student and educators during its annual Star Student Awards Ceremony held Tuesday night at the Community of Christ Church on Windsor Lane in Fairfiel...
Apr 29, 2026
FAIRFIELD FFA CHAPTER SPRING GREENHOUSE PLANT SALE SET FOR FRIDAY & SATURDAY
The 2026 Fairfield FFA Chapter Spring Greenhouse Plant Sale is this Friday and Saturday at their greenhouse at corner of NW 4th and College, located just west of Fairfield Community High School. The s...
Apr 29, 2026
WAYNE CITY HIGH SCHOOL FFA TO HOST ANNUAL PLANT SALE BEGINNING TOMORROW (THURSDAY)
The Wayne City High School FFA will hold its annual plant sale this week, offering a variety of plants to the community. The sale will take place at Wayne City High School on the following dates and t...
Apr 29, 2026
STEPH'S BLOCK WIDE SPRING FLING TO BRING MUSIC, FOOD, AND VENDORS TO MILL SHOALS ON SATURDAY
Get ready for a fun-filled day at Steph's Block Wide Spring Fling, taking place Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will stretch from the former Mill Shoals Grade School to Mill Shoals Christian ...
Apr 29, 2026
FIRST ANNUAL SHOP SMALL BOUTIQUE CRAWL TO HIT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AND NEW HARMONY FRIDAY & SATURDAY
The first annual Shop Small Boutique Crawl rolls into Albion, Grayville, Carmi, New Harmony, and more this Friday & Saturday. This exciting new event invites shoppers to grab their friends, fuel u...
Apr 29, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY FFA PLACES SECOND IN SECTION 23 AG BUSINESS CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT
Pictured L to R: Carlin St. Ledger, Emily Spray, Quentin Pike, Grant Doelling, Chase Shelton The Edwards County FFA recently demonstrated their agricultural business knowledge at ...
Apr 29, 2026
GRAYVILLE COUNCIL MEETS BRIEFLY AHEAD OF STORMS; APPROVES PERMITS, UTILITY UPDATE, AND ENGINEERING MATTERS
A brief Grayville City Council meeting Monday night prioritized approvals for community events and utility policy updates, then turned to ongoing engineering work, all completed before an expected sto...
Apr 29, 2026
RAISED BED GARDENING WORKSHOP SET FOR SATURDAY IN WEST SALEM
Raised garden beds offer a versatile and accessible alternative to traditional garden beds, making them perfect for unique spaces and smaller harvests. This spring, Illinois Extension invites communit...
Apr 29, 2026
​ILLINOIS EXTENSION TO HOST "RETHINK AND RECALL" MEMORY SEMINAR MAY 20TH IN OLNEY AND LAWRENCEVILLE
Illinois Extension invites community members to attend "Rethink and Recall: Understanding Memory and Embracing Change," a seminar focused on brain health, memory, and navigating change as we age. The ...
Apr 29, 2026