Category Archives: Local News

State media reports say former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been disbarred following his convictions on federal corruption charges, including bribery, earlier this year. The Illinois Sup...

Fairfield Police, the Fairfield Fire Department, and Wayne County Ambulance personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident just after 8 a.m. this (Friday) morning at the intersection of South 1st Stree...

Wayne County Circuit Court Judge, Matt Vaughn presided over several felony cases on Thursday, issuing sentences for three area residents who entered guilty pleas as part of negotiated agreements. &nbs...

Illinois Extension offices serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties are continuing to accept food pantry donations through Monday, November 24th ensuring items reach local pantr...

(Pictured left to right: Dutch Peyton, Alayna White, Eowyn Smith, Kaylee Bullard, Kenzie Seidel, and Principal Stephen Ellis) Wayne City High School is recognizing five outstanding seniors who have be...

The Illinois Soybean Association has announced its 2025 Achievement Award recipients, including the prestigious Farm Family of the Year honor, which was awarded to Doug Winter and his family of White ...

Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander Brian Wilson has announced that ISP will conduct enhanced Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols in Effingham and Wayne counties during December. The NITE p...

The City of Mt. Vernon invites residents and visitors to celebrate the holiday season at the official Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Commons Saturday night. The event will showcase the city's...

With colder temperatures settling in and snow appearing in forecasts in Northern Illinois, Illinois transportation and public safety officials are urging residents to prepare for winter travel as part...

Ameren Illinois residential customers who use natural gas to heat their homes and power their appliances can expect stable supply prices this winter, company officials announced this week. In the last...