Category Archives: Local News

BALLOT MEASURE TO BUY NEW FIRETRUCK ON THE SPRING BALLOT FOR WEST SALEM
The Village of West Salem is proposing the purchase of a new firetruck, specifically a 2024 International pumper truck, which will be on the ballot for the April 1st election. The estimated cost for t...
Mark Wells Dec 26, 2024

CARMI POLICE ARREST GRAYVILLE WOMAN SUNDAY NIGHT
A 24-year-old woman from Grayville, Rachel McCully, was arrested in Carmi on Sunday evening for possession of cannabis in a motor vehicle. The traffic stop occurred around 8:50 PM at the intersection ...
Mark Wells Dec 26, 2024

EGGS SOLD AT COSTCO ARE BEING RECALLED BY THE FDA DUE TO SALMONELLA WARNING
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class 1 recall for thousands of Handsome Brook Farms brand Signature Organic Pasture-Raised 24-Count Eggs sold at Costco locations in Tennessee, Ala...
Mark Wells Dec 26, 2024

VEHICLE ACCIDENT MONDAY SEND ONE PERSON TO HOSPITAL
Illinois State Police Troop 9 responded to a two-vehicle traffic accident Mondaybafternoon on IL 130 at Short Lane near Parkersburg in Richland County. State Police say just a little after 5:30, a red...
Mark Wells Dec 25, 2024

MORE NEW STATE LAWS TO GO INTO EFFECT JANUARY 1ST WITH SCHOOLS FACING NEW MANDATES/BANS AND CHANGES TO ILLINOIS CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM COMING
Another round of new state laws go into effect on January 1st. Among them, Illinois schools will face new mandates and bans. Here's a look at some of the changes made to affect most schools throughout...
Mark Wells Dec 25, 2024

SECURITY SCREENING TO BE TIGHTENED DURING UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS IN SPRINGFIELD
Visitors to the Illinois Statehouse, whether to observe lawmakers in action or to tour the historic building, should prepare for longer lines at security during the upcoming legislative sessions. &nbs...
Mark Wells Dec 25, 2024

JEFFERSON FIRE DISTRICT IN MT VERNON RESPONDS FOR TWO FIRES WITHIN 24 HOURS
The Jefferson Fire Protection District has been busy responding to two major fires within 24 hours. On Monday morning around 8:44 , the Jefferson Fire Protection District received a call reporting a t...
Mark Wells Dec 25, 2024

BOIL WATER ORDER LIFTED IN FAIRFIELD
City of Fairfield officials say the boil water order for the area of SE 6th St. has passed testing. Water no longer needs to be boiled for human consumption.
Mark Wells Dec 25, 2024

ILLINOIS LAWMAKERS CONSIDER CHANGES TO TIER 2 PENSION SYSTEM AHEAD OF NEW SESSION
As the Illinois General Assembly prepares to reconvene in January, lawmakers are looking at potential changes to the Tier 2 pension system to ensure compliance with Social Security and enhance benefit...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2024

MORE NEW LAWS SET TO TAKE EFFECT IN ILLINOIS FOR 2025
Starting January 1st, a series of new laws will take effect in Illinois, signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker. Here are some key changes that will impact residents: Minimum Wage: The minimum wage w...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2024