Category Archives: Local News
BENEFIT DINNER AND SILENT AUCTION SET FOR BENSON FAMILY FOLLOWING HOUSE FIRE
A community benefit pork chop dinner and silent auction will be held Friday, June 27th, to support Kristina Benson and her children following a devastating house fire. The event will take place...
Jun 23, 2025
USDA ANNOUNCES ECO AND SCO PAYMENTS FOR 2024 CORN AND SOYBEANS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that revenue-based Enhanced Coverage Option (ECO) and Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) payments for the 2024 crop year will be triggered in many Illi...
Jun 23, 2025
CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL LAUNCHING NEW DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM JUNE 30TH
Clay County Hospital and Medical Clinics (CCH) is introducing a new Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) class beginning June 30 at 5:00 p.m. This yearlong lifestyle change course is designed spec...
Jun 23, 2025
HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY FOR TRI-STATE AREA
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Heat Advisory that remains in effect until 7 p.m. CDT Friday, warning residents across the region of dangerously high temperatures and humidity lev...
Jun 23, 2025
FAIRFIELD DISTRICT #112 SETS JULY 9TH REGISTRATION DATE FOR 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Fairfield Public School District #112 has announced that registration for the 2025-2026 school year will be held on Wednesday, July 9th, for all students entering Pre-K through 8th grade. Registration...
Jun 23, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY 4-H SHOWS BEGIN JUNE 28TH, PUBLIC INVITED TO ATTEND
The annual Wayne County 4-H Shows are just around the corner, kicking off Saturday, June 28th, and offering a full schedule of events where local 4-H youth will showcase their hard work, creativity, a...
Jun 23, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY TEACHER MICHELLE WISEMAN EARNS STATE HONOR FOR INNOVATIVE 'FARM TO FORK' PROGRAM
Michelle Wiseman of Albion was recognized as the State Winner in the National Association of Agriculture Educators (NAAE) Ideas Unlimited category during the 2025 Illinois Association of Vocational Ag...
Jun 23, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY 4-H SHOWS BEGIN JUNE 30TH
The annual Edwards County 4-H Shows begin Monday, June 30th, marking the start of a series of events showcasing the hard work, creativity, and dedication of local 4-H members. The season kicks off wit...
Jun 23, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY TO MEET JUNE 25TH AT COURTHOUSE
The Wayne County Democratic Party will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, June 25th at 6 p.m. at the Wayne County Courthouse. The agenda will focus on preparing the party's political guide for...
Jun 23, 2025
ILLINOIS UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HOLDS STEADY AT 4.8%
Illinois' unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.8% in May, according to new data released by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES). The report shows that while the jobless r...
Jun 23, 2025