Category Archives: Local News
YOUTH FISHING DERBY PLANNED AT BEALL WOODS STATE PARK
Young anglers will have the opportunity to compete for prizes and enjoy a day outdoors during the annual Youth Fishing Derby at Beall Woods State Park and Nature Preserve near Mt. Carmel. The event wi...
Jun 17, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR TO HOST ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW
The Wayne County Fair will celebrate its rich farming heritage with an Antique Tractor Show on Saturday, July 11th at the fairgrounds in Fairfield. The event is held in honor of Brent Opell and promis...
Jun 17, 2026
NORTH WAYNE UNIT 200 ANNOUNCES REGISTRATION, OPEN HOUSE DATES FOR 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR
North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 has announced registration dates and other important information for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Online registration for the 2026-27 school year w...
Jun 17, 2026
GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES TIF FUNDING, REVIEWS UTILITY POLICY CHANGES
The Grayville City Council met Monday afternoon after its June 8th meeting was postponed because a quorum was not present. Commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance that would move the ...
Jun 17, 2026
HARRISBURG MAN FOUND GUILTY OF FEDERAL GUN CHARGES IN 3D-PRINTED FIREARM CASE
An AR-style short-barreled rifle that prosecutors allege Vishnevski manufactured at home. (Photo provided by U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Illinois) A federal jury has fou...
Jun 17, 2026
MISSING WILLIAMSON COUNTY TEEN FOUND DEAD; INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY
A 15-year-old juvenile reported missing from Deaconess Illinois Medical Center in Marion has been found dead, according to the Williamson County Sheriff's Department. Authorities said the teen walked ...
Jun 17, 2026
WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT; SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE THROUGH THURSDAY
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for much of the region from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Forecasters say southwest winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour are expected, with gusts r...
Jun 17, 2026
NORTH WAYNE SCHOOL BOARD TO MEET TONIGHT (WEDNESDAY)
The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board of Education will meet tonight (Wednesday) at 5 p.m. at Cisne Middle School. Board members are expected to consider a consent agenda that incl...
Jun 17, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD HOLDS JUNE MEETING
The Wayne County Board met last Thursday night in the upstairs courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse. Jeanie Shaw from the Village of Keenes addressed the board with questions regarding the legal p...
Jun 17, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES ARREST ONE ON WARRANTS
Mikkel J. Pierce, 21, of Albion was arrested on Monday morning on two outstanding Wayne County warrants. Pierce was taken into custody on a Contempt Warrant for Possession of Methamphetamine and a Con...
Jun 17, 2026