Category Archives: Local News
CLAY COUNTY TO HOST FIRST-EVER SUBSTANCE USE RESOURCE & EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM AUGUST 7TH
The Clay County Health Department, in collaboration with the Coalition Against Drug Abuse of Clay County, SIU School of Medicine, and Birth to Five Illinois, will host the county's first Substance Use...
Jun 26, 2025
IDNR AND STATE FIRE MARSHAL URGE FIREWORKS SAFETY AHEAD OF JULY CELEBRATIONS
As communities across Illinois prepare to celebrate Independence Day, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) are urging individual...
Jun 26, 2025
FLORA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PREPARES FOR 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
The Flora Chamber Of Commerce is preparing for this year's Independence Day festivities promising an unforgettable day of entertainment, food, and patriotism. Events start at 12 noon and run until 8pm...
Jun 26, 2025
CARMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 50/50 SUMMER RAFFLE
The Carmi Chamber of Commerce is launching their 50/50 Summer Raffle. Every ticket purchased helps support the Carmi Chamber's mission to boost local businesses and fuel growth in Carmi Tickets are ju...
Jun 26, 2025
CITY OF FAIRFIELD TO HOST INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
The City of Fairfield invites the public to its annual Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, July 3rd at Southwest Park. The event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with fireworks to follow at dar...
Jun 26, 2025
3RD ANNUAL MARY LOU MUSIC FEST SET FOR JULY 5TH ALONG WITH CISNE FIRE DEPARTMENT FIREWORKS AT 9PM
Residents in Cisne are gearing up for the third annual Mary Lou Fest, scheduled to take place on July 5th at 102 Duker Drive in Cisne. The festival promises a fun-filled day with before and after fire...
Jun 26, 2025
FATAL APARTMENT FIRE IN MT. VERNON CLAIMS ONE LIFE, LEAVES ANOTHER SERIOUSLY INJURED
A tragic apartment fire in Mt. Vernon on Tuesday evening left one person dead and another critically injured. According to the Mt. Vernon Fire Department, the blaze broke out around 7:25 p.m. o...
Jun 26, 2025
VA TO VISIT HOPE CENTER IN ALBION ON JULY 2ND TO ASSIST LOCAL VETERANS
Veterans and their families are invited to meet with representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the Hope Center on Wednesday, July 2nd beginning at 9:00 a.m. The VA team will rema...
Jun 26, 2025
STATE NEW BRIEFS FOR THURSDAY
Today's the day Governor JB Pritzker is expected to announce he'll be running for a third term next year. Sources tell the Chicago Tribune the Democrat will make the announcement at events in Chicago ...
Jun 26, 2025
VILLAGE OF CISNE FLUSHING FIRE HYDRANTS THURSDAY
Cisne Village officials have announced they with be flushing fire hydrants Thursday in the following areas: North Milner St and North Jones St. The flushing might also affect those living on Howell St...
Jun 25, 2025