Category Archives: Local News
SBA OFFERS LOW-INTEREST DISASTER LOANS TO ILLINOIS SMALL BUSINESSES AND NONPROFITS IMPACTED BY DROUGHT
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Illinois affected by the ...
Dec 03, 2025
GEFF RURITAN CLUB TO HOST FISH FRY DECEMBER 5TH
The Geff Ruritan Club will hold a community fish fry on Friday, December 5th, at the Geff Ruritan Building. Serving will begin at 4:30 p.m. and continue until sold out. The menu includes fish, hushpup...
Dec 03, 2025
FORMER WABASH COUNTY DEPUTY'S K-9 DEATH CASE STILL PENDING AS HEARING DELAYS CONTINUE
More than a year after charges were filed, the case involving former Wabash County Sheriff's Deputy Chase A. Cheadle remains unresolved, with the defendant repeatedly waiving his right to a prompt pre...
Dec 03, 2025
LIONS TO COLLECT NON-WORKING CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
The Fairfield Lions Club needs your help. Saturday, January 3rd, the Fairfield Lions Club will be collecting Christmas lights that no longer work. The collection site will be at the west side of the C...
Dec 03, 2025
DU QUOIN STATE FAIR WINS NATIONAL AWARDS FOR NATURE AREA AND BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS
The Du Quoin State Fair has received national acclaim from the International Association of Fairs & Expositions (IAFE), earning first place in the Facility Beautification Project category and seco...
Dec 03, 2025
AMEREN ILLINOIS CUSTOMERS TO RECEIVE BILL CREDITS AFTER $38 MILLION SETTLEMENT
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has announced that many Ameren Illinois customers in central and southern Illinois will soon see credits applied to their electric bills. The credits stem from a $38 milli...
Dec 03, 2025
SENIOR CITIZENS' CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TOUR SET FOR DECEMBER 10TH
Help at Home and the Wayne County Senior Citizen's Center have announced plans for this year's Annual Senior Citizen's Christmas Lights Tour, taking place Wednesday, December 10th from 5:00 to 7:00 p....
Dec 02, 2025
THE SMOKIN' PIG TO REOPEN THIS WEEK AFTER EQUIPMENT FAILURE, COMMUNITY RALLIES TO HELP
The Smokin' Pig, a popular family-owned restaurant in Grayville, will reopen its doors tomorrow (Wednesday) after an equipment malfunction forced a weekend closure and resulted in thousands of dollars...
Dec 02, 2025
FAIRFIELD FFA MEMBER SELECTED FOR MIKE BUILTA FFA JACKET PROGRAM
Fairfield FFA member Khloe Mollet has been selected as one of just 25 recipients of the prestigious Mike Builta FFA Jacket program. The program-created by the GROWMARK Foundation in partnership with I...
Dec 02, 2025
WAYNE CITY HIGH SCHOOL NAMES KAYLEE BULLARD SENIOR OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER
Wayne City High School has honored Kaylee Bullard as the Senior of the Month for December, recognizing her dedication in academics and her involvement in both school and community activities. Kaylee, ...
Dec 02, 2025