Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARREST CLAY CITY MAN IN CONNECTION WITH RURAL BURGLARY
Wayne County Deputies responded to a report of a residential burglary Sunday afternoon at approximately 3:00 p.m. at a rural residence near Clay City, located within Wayne County. Investigators quickl...
Apr 13, 2026
***UPDATED*** I-57 CLOSURE IN WILLIAMSON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES RESCHEDULED TO APRIL 20TH FOR BRIDGE WORK
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has issued an updated schedule for the planned closure of I-57. The interstate closure, originally set for tonight (Monday, April 13th) will now begin ...
Apr 13, 2026 Screenshot
YARD SALE TO BENEFIT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS CRITTER FIXERS SET FOR SATURDAY IN CISNE
A special yard sale will be held in Cisne to benefit Southern Illinois Critter Fixers, a local organization dedicated to helping animals in need. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th from 8...
Apr 13, 2026
YOUNG LADIES ENCOURAGED TO SIGN UP FOR 2026 CISNE REUNION PAGEANT WEDNESDAY
Young ladies interested in taking part in this year's Cisne Reunion Pageant are invited to attend sign-ups on Wednesday, April 15th, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Fire Department in Cisne. The si...
Apr 13, 2026
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE WELCOMES EIGHT NEW TROOPERS FROM CADET CLASS 153
The Illinois State Police (ISP) celebrated the graduation of eight new Troopers from Cadet Class 153 on Friday at a ceremony held at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. The newly minted ...
Apr 13, 2026
NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATORS' WEEK HONORS THE CRITICAL WORK OF LOCAL 911 PERSONNEL
The week of April 12th through April 18th, 2026, is recognized as National Public Safety Telecommunicators' Week, a time set aside each year to formally honor the hard work, dedication, and vital cont...
Apr 13, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERS REWARD FOR STOLEN ALLIS CHALMERS TRACTOR
Wayne County Crimestoppers is seeking the public's help in locating an orange WD 45 Allis Chalmers tractor stolen from Mt. Erie. The tractor belongs to Shelby Hutchcraft. Authorities are urging anyone...
Apr 13, 2026
BLESSED BLOOMS FLOWER FARM TO HOST SPRING MARKET ON APRIL 18TH
Blessed Blooms Flower Farm will host its annual Spring Market on Saturday, April 18th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Visitors can look forward to a lineup of local vendors and artisans offering a wide ...
Apr 13, 2026
ALBION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES SPRING YARD SALES FOR APRIL 25TH
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that the annual Spring Yard Sales will take place on Saturday, April 25th. Residents who wish to be featured on the official yard sale map are encoura...
Apr 13, 2026
CHILD FIND PRESCHOOL SCREENINGS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 22-23 AT NORTH SIDE SCHOOL
Fairfield Public School District #112, in cooperation with Jasper, New Hope, and Geff School Districts, will conduct Child Find/Preschool Screenings for area children ages 3 to 5. The screenings will ...
Apr 13, 2026