Category Archives: Local News

The National Weather Service says a noticeable shift in our weather pattern is on the way this week - with temperatures sliding by midweek, then turning much colder late in the week, along with renewe...

Humane Society officials in Southern Illinois are reminding residents to take extra precautions with pets during extreme cold weather. Franklin County Animal Control says a dog was recently found dead...

The Illinois Attorney General's Office is warning consumers about possible winter utility scams. Officials say scammers are posing as utility company representatives - threatening to shut off heating ...

Frontier Community College will host its second annual Bobcats Baseball First Pitch Dinner, sponsored by FNB this Friday, January 23rd at 6 p.m. at the Fairfield First Christian Church. The event cele...

Farm Credit Illinois is offering funding to help youth organizations make improvements in their local communities. The lender says fifty grants of 500 dollars are available to eligible 4-H clubs and F...

Travelers who do not have a Real ID will soon face a new $45 fee to pass through TSA checkpoints, the Transportation Security Administration announced recently. The new requirement will go into effect...

The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced plans for its Annual Ladies Day, scheduled for Saturday, February 7th. This year's event will feature Abbi Cook of Abbi's Salads to Go-Go as the presenter....

The Edwards County Farm Bureau has opened applications for its 2026 scholarship programs, providing valuable opportunities for students pursuing higher education in agriculture and trades. The Young L...

Last week, Illinois officials say the Trump administration has cut funding for five SAMHSA-backed behavioral health and suicide prevention grants administered by IDHS, IDPH and ISBE-totaling more than...

Illinois' Medicaid program could face a $4-$6 billion annual budget hit within a few years unless lawmakers and Gov. JB Pritzker act, analysts warn. The shortfall stems from federal changes in H.R. 1 ...