Category Archives: Local News

New Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) work requirements take effect February 1st, potentially cutting benefits for up to 340,000 Illinois residents. The changes, part of H.R. 1 or the "...

The National Weather Service reports that residents across the region have been enduring temperatures far below normal for this time of year, and that pattern is expected to persist for the next sever...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital (FMH) is pleased to announce the addition of Mikayla Troyer, PMHNP, to its Mental and Behavioral Health team. Troyer joins FMH as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practiti...

A benefit fish fry will be held on Saturday, February 28th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Johnsonville Ruritan Building, with proceeds going toward the Union Grove Camp building fund. The menu includes...

Multiple police agencies across Southern Illinois are actively searching for suspects involved in an early morning bank robbery in Washington County. The Washington County Sheriff's Office reports tha...

A group of Republican candidates competing for the Illinois governor's seat will take part in a candidate forum tonight (Thursday) in Mount Vernon. The event, hosted at the Rolland W. Lewis Building, ...

The Village of Wayne City has set the dates for the annual Spring Town Wide Rummage Sales, which will take place on Friday and Saturday, May 1st and 2nd. Residents who wish to be included on the offic...

The Wabash General Hospital Board of Directors has given the green light to a major campus expansion, approving a proposed $75 million building plan during a special meeting held Monday. The project r...

The Blue Point Church is reaching out to local seniors with a special event this month. A Senior Grocery Giveaway will be held Thursday morning, January 29, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the church, lo...

The judge in First Brands' Chapter 11 bankruptcy case has scheduled an auction for the financially troubled auto parts maker on February 9th in New York City. Interested buyers must submit bids by Jan...