Category Archives: Local News
GRAYVILLE COUNCIL APPROVES OVER $46,000 IN SPENDING DURING BRIEF MEETING
Grayville city leaders approved a series of expenditures and agreements totaling $46,358 during Monday night's meeting. Among the items: an emergency repair of a sewer lift pump on West South Street f...
Jul 16, 2025
FEDERAL EDUCATIONAL CHOICE ACT OFFERS NEW HOPE FOR ILLINOIS' LOW-INCOME STUDENTS
Illinois' low-income families could see expanded educational opportunities under the Educational Choice for Children Act, which was passed on July 4 as part of the federal budget reconciliation bill. ...
Jul 16, 2025
JOHNSONVILLE RURITAN CLUB CAR & TRACTOR SHOW SET FOR AUGUST 2ND
Car, truck, motorcycle, and tractor enthusiasts are invited to Johnsonville, Illinois, for the Johnsonville Ruritan Car & Tractor Show on Saturday, August 2nd. The event will take place just one b...
Jul 15, 2025
9TH ANNUAL JOHNSONVILLE COMMUNITY DAYS 5K SET FOR AUGUST 2ND
The 9th Annual Johnsonville Community Days 5K Run/Walk is coming up on Saturday, August 2nd as part of the Johnsonville Community Days celebration. Proceeds from the race will help the Johnsonville Co...
Jul 15, 2025
JOHNSONVILLE COMMUNITY DAYS TO FEATURE TRUCK PULL EVENT AUGUST 1ST
The Johnsonville Ruritan Club will kick off Johnsonville Community Days 2025 with an exciting Truck Pull on Friday, August 1, 2025, starting at 6:30 p.m. The event features a $25 hook fee and welcomes...
Jul 15, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY 4-H ANNOUNCES ANIMAL AND LIVESTOCK SHOW RESULTS
Wayne County 4-H recently hosted its annual animal and livestock shows, showcasing the talents and dedication of local youth in various categories. The events included horse, cat, dog, rabbit, poultry...
Jul 15, 2025
USDA REPORT SHOWS CROP CONDITIONS REMAIN STRONG, DESPITE SLIGHT DELAYS
The latest USDA weekly crop report indicates that corn and soybean conditions remain favorable across the nation, with some development stages slightly below five-year averages. As of mid-July, 68% of...
Jul 15, 2025
SENATOR BRYANT AND REPRESENTATIVE SEVERIN ANNOUNCE TRAVELING OFFICE HOURS JULY 16TH
State Senator Terri Bryant and State Representative Dave Severin will be holding traveling office hours on Wednesday, July 16th, to meet with constituents and offer assistance. The officials will firs...
Jul 15, 2025
BILL TO NAME ILLINOIS ROUTE 15 FOR MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT STALLED IN COMMITTEE
A proposal to honor Vietnam War hero Pfc. Kenny Kays by renaming a stretch of Illinois Route 15 in Wayne County has stalled in the Illinois State Senate. Senate Joint Resolution 17, introduced by Stat...
Jul 15, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY'S ZACH ROOT SELECTED #1 OVERALL BY DODGERS IN MLB DRAFT
Former Edwards County native, Zach Root was drafted Sunday on national television via ESPN as the #1 overall pick by the Los Angeles Dodgers as a pitcher in the Major League Baseball Draft-an achievem...
Jul 15, 2025