Category Archives: Local News

Starting today (Wednesday), The Wayne City Water Department will be temporarily changing the process by which they disinfect the water supply in Wayne City. Water Superintendent, Kris Shreve says the ...

The Village of Sims is going to be conducting sewer smoke testing September 3rd through September 10th on the south side of the tracks only this time. There is a possibility that if you have any dry t...

The Blue Point Church will host its monthly Senior Grocery Giveaway this Friday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Seniors age 60 and over can receive free groceries, which include a bag of non-perishables, a ...

This past Saturday, All Star Package in Cisne was host to an event to raise money for Feeding Kids of Wayne County. A BBQ Rib cook-off was held with 20 teams participating and 68 racks of ribs prepare...

The Fairfield High School FFA Chapter will be hosting a benefit for an FFA member in need on Friday during lunch hour on the FCHS front lawn. The menu will be BBQ sandwiches or Bratwurst and chips for...

Illinois drivers will soon have the choice between a four-year or an eight-year driver's license due to new legislation recently enacted.   State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) stated that Se...

A federal appeals court recently dismissed a lawsuit filed by U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro, which challenged Illinois' policy of accepting mail-in ballots for two weeks after Election Day, claim...

Great Value is recalling nearly 10,000 bottles of apple juice that were sold at Walmart's across the country. The Food and Drug Administration has reported that the juice contains unsafe levels of "in...

Grayville City Council met Monday night with a very short agenda. The treasurer's report indicated assets exceeding $3.2 million, with all but $137,494 tied up in restricted funds and investments. &nb...

The summer heat has made a comeback in the region.   Dangerously high heat and humidity are spreading west to east across central and southeast Illinois today and into tomorrow. Heat indices are ...