Category Archives: Local News
ALBION MAN CHARGED WITH METHAMPHETAMINE POSSESSION IN EDWARDS COUNTY
42-year-old Seth Kimpel of Albion, is facing felony and misdemeanor charges in Edwards County following an investigation by the Edwards County Sheriff's Department. Formal charges were filed Tuesday a...
Dec 05, 2025
FLORA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PRESENTS "A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM" THIS WEEKEND
The Flora Church of the Nazarene invites area residents to experience "A Night in Bethlehem" on Saturday and Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at 12 Parsons Lane, just off Highway 50 in Flora. Visitors are welc...
Dec 05, 2025
"REINDEER GAMES" PLAY TO BRING HOLIDAY CHEER TO FLORA'S NOSTALGIA THEATER
The holiday spirit is headed for downtown Flora as the play "Reindeer Games" takes the stage at Nostalgia Theater, formerly known as the Town Theater. Performances are scheduled for tonight (Friday) a...
Dec 05, 2025
ILLINOIS CREATES STATE-LEVEL VACCINE POLICY FRAMEWORK, CAPS INHALER COSTS
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 767 into law on Tuesday, establishing a state-level framework for vaccine policy and access in response to growing uncertainty surrounding federal guida...
Dec 05, 2025
FOOD SERVICE FOR SENIORS REINSTATED AT GRAYVILLE CENTER AFTER COMMUNITY OUTCRY
Food service at the Grayville Senior Center has been reinstated following a special meeting of the Edwards County Council on Aging, bringing relief to dozens of local residents who rely on daily meals...
Dec 04, 2025
CISNE TO HOST "SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS" CELEBRATION FRIDAY
The Village of Cisne is inviting families to kick off the holiday season with its annual Small Town Christmas celebration, set for tomorrow (Friday) from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Festivities will take place thr...
Dec 04, 2025
DELTA REGIONAL AUTHORITY INVESTS OVER $3.1 MILLION IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Several local communities and Southeastern Illinois College will soon see important upgrades, thanks to funding from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) and the state of Illinois' Economic Development ...
Dec 04, 2025
TSA TO IMPOSE $45 FEE FOR TRAVELERS WITHOUT REAL ID STARTING FEBRUARY 1ST
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 Monday. The new requirement will go into effect o...
Dec 04, 2025
HAMILTON COUNTY ROTARY CLUB ANNOUNCES FESTIVE EVENTS FOR DECEMBER 6TH
The Hamilton County Rotary Club is spreading holiday cheer with a series of featured events on Saturday, December 6th. Residents of all ages are invited to join in the festivities, which promise a day...
Dec 04, 2025
"MR. DRAMA" TREVOR THOMAS TO PERFORM AT KINGS CHAPEL CHURCH FRIDAY NIGHT
Trevor Thomas of Plant City, Florida, also known as "Mr. Drama," will appear at Kings Chapel Church on tomorrow (Friday) night at 7 p.m. The actor and entertainer has spent three decades traveling acr...
Dec 04, 2025