Category Archives: Local News

ILLINOIS FARMERS TO BENEFIT FROM $4 MILLION STATE GRANT PROGRAM FOR LOCAL FOOD-SHARING NETWORKS
Illinois farmers and small food processors are poised to benefit from a new state initiative that will provide approximately $4 million in grant funding to help develop local food-sharing networks. Th...
Mark Wells Dec 25, 2025

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SUES ILLINOIS OVER LAWS REGULATING FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
On Tuesday, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul, contesting two state laws: the "Illinois Bivens Act" and the "Court Acce...
Mark Wells Dec 25, 2025

ELLEN SITZES APPOINTED TO FILL REMAINING TERM AS WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERK
The Wayne County Board met in special session Tuesday evening to appoint a candidate to fill the remaining three-year term of the Wayne County Circuit Clerk. Twelve board members were in attendance fo...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

FAIRFIELD CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER RETURNS FOR 36TH YEAR AT CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TOMORROW
A long-standing Fairfield holiday tradition continues as the 36th Annual Christmas Day Dinner will once again be held tomorrow (Thursday) at the Fairfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church, located just ...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

CLAY CITY MAN ARRESTED AFTER DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE AND THREATS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT
The Clay County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of a domestic disturbance Monday afternoon at approximately 4:53pm at a residence in Clay City. Upon arrival, deputies encountered a male sub...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

TWO AIRLIFTED AFTER HIGH-SPEED CRASH IN WHITE COUNTY; DRIVER FACES MULTIPLE CHARGES
Two people were airlifted to a regional hospital with serious injuries following a dramatic crash Tuesday, according to White County Sheriff's Department. The incident began when a deputy attempted a ...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL ENDS 2025 WITH BRIEF MEETING, TABLES LIQUOR LICENSE REQUEST AGAIN
During a brief meeting of the Grayville City Council Monday night, the council recessed into a 35-minute executive session. No details or actions were reported following the closed session. The only i...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

CASA FOR KIDS THANKS MCLEANSBORO ELKS LODGE #1882 FOR GENEROUS DONATION SUPPORTING VULNERABLE CHILDREN
CASA for Kids expressed heartfelt gratitude to McLeansboro Elks Lodge #1882 on Tuesday, following a generous donation that will help the organization continue its mission of serving vulnerable childre...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

POWERBALL JACKPOT SOARS TO $1.7 BILLION FOR CHRISTMAS EVE DRAWING
Powerball could deliver a life-changing Christmas Eve surprise after no ticket matched all six numbers in Monday night's drawing, pushing the jackpot to an estimated $1.7 billion. The prize carries an...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

REPORT WARNS ILLINOIS POWER GRID COULD FACE SHORTAGES, HIGHER COSTS IN COMING YEARS
Illinois' electric grid may face power shortages and rising prices in the coming years as fossil fuel plants retire and electricity demand surges, according to a new report released by three state age...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025