Category Archives: Local News
FCC NURSING PROGRAM CELEBRATES GRADUATES AT PINNING CEREMONY
(IECC Nursing Students) (IECC Nursing Instructors) (Pictured L-R: FCC supporter, Jerry Carter, FCC President, Dr. Sharmila Kakac, Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board Chairman Gary ...
May 22, 2026
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WARNS OF HEAVY RAIN, FLOODING CONCERNS THROUGH MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
The National Weather Service says the region could see multiple rounds of heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms beginning today and continuing through the Memorial Day weekend. Forecasters are ...
May 22, 2026
FAIRFIELD SWIMMING POOL SET TO OPEN MEMORIAL DAY WITH SUMMER PROGRAMS AND LESSONS
The Fairfield Public Swimming Pool at Leo French Park, is preparing to open for the 2026 summer season on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th. Public swimming hours will be from 1 to 5 p.m. The pool has an...
May 22, 2026
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE CELEBRATES 48TH ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY
Frontier Community College celebrated its 48th Annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 15th at Fairfield Community High School, where 126 graduates were recognized. The ceremony began promptly at ...
May 22, 2026
COMMUNITY CHALLENGE TO COLLECT FRUIT CUPS FOR FEEDING KIDS OF WAYNE COUNTY SET FOR TOMORROW (SATURDAY)
A community donation drive is being organized to help stock shelves for Feeding Kids of Wayne County. The "Donate Fruit Cups" community challenge is encouraging residents to donate fruit cups t...
May 22, 2026
WILLOW BRANCH CEMETERY TO HOLD MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE SUNDAY
The Willow Branch Cemetery, located west of Rinard, will host Memorial Day services Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. to honor veterans and remember loved ones buried at the cemetery. Ernie Lewis, pastor of ...
May 22, 2026
ILLINOIS DRIVERS SEE SHARP RISE IN GAS PRICES AHEAD OF MEMORIAL DAY
Illinois motorists traveling during the Memorial Day weekend are paying significantly more at the pump this year, with gas prices rising nearly 48 percent compared to the same holiday period in 2025. ...
May 22, 2026
FLORA MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION
Bryce N. Tackitt, 22, of Flora, was arrested Monday, May 18, following a sexual assault investigation conducted by local law enforcement agencies. According to authorities, a Flora Police Department o...
May 22, 2026
SALINE COUNTY JUVENILE DEATH UNDER INVESTIGATION; ELDORADO CUSD #4 CONFIRMS STUDENT'S PASSING
Authorities are investigating the death of a 16-year-old juvenile following an overnight incident on Raleigh Chapel Road in Saline County. Eldorado Community Unit School District #4 confirmed Thursday...
May 22, 2026
MOUNT VERNON MAN KILLED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY VEHICLE IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
A Mount Vernon man has died after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday night on Illinois Highway 148 north of East Redwood Road. Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Bullard reported that deputies responded t...
May 22, 2026