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SBA REMINDS ILLINOIS BUSINESSES OF JUNE 1ST DEADLINE FOR DROUGHT DISASTER LOANS
The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Illinois that the June 1st deadline is approaching to apply for low-interest federal disaste...
May 18, 2026
SEVERE STORMS BRING HIGH WINDS, POWER OUTAGES ACROSS REGION
Severe storms moved through Wayne County and surrounding areas Saturday afternoon, bringing strong winds, downed trees, power outages, and hazardous travel conditions. Severe weather warnings w...
May 18, 2026
VOLUNTEERS TO PLACE FLAGS ON VETERANS' GRAVES AT MAPLE HILL CEMETERY THURSDAY
Volunteers will gather Thursday at 4 p.m. to place American flags on the graves of veterans at Maple Hill Cemetery in preparation for Memorial Day observances. Participants are asked to meet at the br...
May 18, 2026
THOMASON CEMETERY IN WAYNE CITY TO HOST 51ST MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE
The 51st annual Memorial Day Service at Thomason Cemetery in Wayne City is scheduled for Monday, May 25th beginning at 2:00 p.m. The program will include a welcome by Sharon White, prayer by Laythan M...
May 18, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY TO WELCOME NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND DISCUSS CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN WEDNESDAY
The Wayne County Democratic Party is set to hold a meeting on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Wayne County Courthouse. During the gathering, the party will officially welcome its newly appointed committee ...
May 18, 2026
TRAVELING OFFICE HOURS SCHEDULED FOR SENATOR BRYANT AND REPRESENTATIVE SEVERIN IN ALBION AND FAIRFIELD
State Senator Terri Bryant and State Representative Dave Severin will be holding traveling office hours on Wednesday to meet with constituents and assist with state-related issues. Community members a...
May 18, 2026
JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HOST STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL IN MT. VERNON
The Jefferson County Historical Society will host its eighth annual Strawberry Festival, Plant Sale and Cruise-In on Saturday, May 23rd from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Historical Village in Mt. Vernon. ...
May 18, 2026
IECC BUSINESS & INDUSTRY OFFERS DISTRICT-WIDE CPR CLASSES FOR EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC
The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) Business & Industry division is offering District-Wide CPR Classes to equip participants with lifesaving skills and the confidence to respond ...
May 18, 2026
CMS RELEASES HOSPITAL QUALITY RATINGS: THREE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HOSPITALS RECEIVE ONE-STAR RATING
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its monthly quality ratings for hospitals nationwide, highlighting both top performers and those in need of improvement. Out of all hos...
May 18, 2026
MARION VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM RECEIVES ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES
The Marion VA Health Care System has been awarded additional federal funding for infrastructure and maintenance as part of a nationwide effort to modernize Veterans Affairs facilities. According to th...
May 18, 2026