Category Archives: Local News

In response to the growing demand for CDL truck drivers in the Illinois Basin oil production industry, the Illinois Petroleum Resource Board (IPRB) has announced a new cost reimbursement program for C...

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 to suppo...

Local organizations are coming together this summer to ensure no child goes hungry with the "Feeding Kids of Wayne County" program. Beginning next Monday (May 25th) and running through August 7th, fre...

Oakland City University has released a statement addressing continued speculation regarding the university's future and rumors that the institution could close. The main campus is located in Oakland C...

Fairfield Community High School held its graduation ceremony Saturday afternoon in the FCHS gym, where a large crowd was in attendance to celebrate the Class of 2026. This year, 104 students graduated...

Back row: Adriel Short, Aiden McDowell (Salutatorian), Jax Duncan (Salutatorian), Carlin St. Ledger (Valedictorian), Braden Sanford (Salutatorian), and Abby Gill (Salutatorian). Front row: Kami Keener...

The Albion Grade School PTO will host a fundraiser at K's on Main Ice Cream Shop on the final day of school on Wednesday The event will run from 4 to 8 p.m. and will help raise funds for the PTO. Orga...

The Edwards County High School Volleyball team will be firing up the grill for a community fundraiser on Wednesday, June 3rd. The event, billed as the "Porkchop & Porkburger Fundraiser," will run ...

The Du Quoin State Fair has announced another can't-miss addition to its highly anticipated 2026 Grandstand Lineup. Country star Tyler Hubbard, known for chart-topping hits like "5 Foot 9" and "Dancin...

Illinois budget officials have trimmed revenue projections for the next fiscal year amid rising concerns about the global economy. Both the governor's office and legislative analysts cut their estimat...