Category Archives: Local News

The Illinois Extension's Summer Twilight Series continues with a unique opportunity for the community to explore a local highland cattle farm tonight (Monday). This annual series, hosted by the Local ...

The Wesleyan Church of Fairfield is inviting area children to attend its Vacation Bible School, "Emerald Crossing: An Irish Adventure Through Psalm 23." The event will take place beginning tonight (Mo...

Members of the Edwards County FFA were honored during the 98th Annual Illinois State FFA Convention held June 9-11 in Springfield, where more than 5,000 members, advisors, and guests gathered from acr...

(Officer Matt Bryson and Polo) (Officer DK York defending himself against Polo)   The Hamilton County Retired Teachers recently held their spring meeting. The meeting was highlighted with the fea...

Families and outdoor enthusiasts are invited to enjoy an afternoon of fun, education and entertainment during the Rend Lake Beach Blast on Saturday, June 27th. The event will be held from noon to 4 p....

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky says the region has the chance for some strong or possibly severe thunderstorms to develop Sunday afternoon and into Sunday evening. Fo...

A Mt. Vernon, IL man has been arrested and faces charges of two counts of child pornography possession and one count of grooming. According to information out of Jefferson County, officials announced ...

Motorists traveling I-57 in Marion County are being advised of lane restrictions starting Monday morning, weather permitting. The Illinois Department of Transportation says one lane in each direction ...

  Small volunteer groups across Illinois that provide food assistance may soon receive a financial boost, thanks to a new grant program announced this week by Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs....

  The price of a barrel of Illinois-produced crude oil has fallen more than $36, with local refinery pricing reflecting the volatility. The Country Mark refinery in Mt. Vernon, Indiana, reported ...