Category Archives: Local News
LYNSKYNYRD TRIBUTE BAND COMING TO MT. CARMEL
Southern rock will take center stage at the Harris Pavilion in Mt. Carmel later this month as LynSkynyrd, a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band, performs as part of the Music at the Park concert series. The f...
Sep 16, 2026
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE PLAN OCTOBER ACE PATROLS IN SIX AREA COUNTIES
Illinois State Police Troop 9 will conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement patrols in six area counties during October. Troop 9 Commander Bruce Waggoner announced the ACE patrols will be conducted ...
Sep 16, 2026
BOIL ORDER LIFTED FOR VILLAGE OF WEST SALEM
EJ Water has announced that the boil order previously issued for the Village of West Salem has been lifted. Residents and businesses affected by the order no longer need to boil water for human consum...
Sep 16, 2026
PASSENGER AIRLIFTED AFTER CRASH EAST OF MILL SHOALS
One person suffered major injuries in a single-vehicle crash east of Mill Shoals Tuesday morning. The crash happened around 8:30 a.m. on the Burnt Prairie blacktop, about a mile east of Mill Shoals ne...
Sep 16, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY PREPARES FOR FALL FUN FEST, ANNOUNCES PRECINCT APPOINTMENT
The Wayne County Republican Party discussed upcoming Fall Fun Fest activities, election matters and a new precinct committeeperson during its September meeting. Party officials reported that 87 raffle...
Sep 16, 2026
GOLCONDA MAN CHARGED FOLLOWING FATAL POPE COUNTY ATV CRASH
A Golconda man faces several charges following a fatal ATV crash in Pope County that claimed the life of a Harrisburg woman. Illinois State Police say the crash happened September 12 on Walters...
Sep 16, 2026
IDOT ANNOUNCES I-64 RAMP CLOSURES AT WABASH RIVER BRIDGE
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced upcoming ramp closures as construction continues on the Interstate 64 Wabash River Bridge near Grayville. The westbound entrance ramp from Illin...
Sep 16, 2026
FALL FUN FEST CAR SHOW SATURDAY TO BENEFIT FEED MY SHEEP COMMUNITY KITCHEN
Car enthusiasts will have the opportunity to show off their vehicles while supporting a local cause during the LeMond Chevrolet Chrysler 2026 Fall Fun Fest Car Show on Saturday at 412 E. Main Street i...
Sep 16, 2026
DEADLIFT COMPETITION SET FOR FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST
Main Street Gym will host a deadlift competition during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest on Saturday. The competition will begin at noon in the FNB drive-through lot. Divisions will include Sub Junior for ...
Sep 16, 2026
FAMILY ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHT SATURDAY AT FAIRFIELD FALL FUN FEST
Families and youngsters will have plenty to do during the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest on Saturday, September 19th with several activities planned throughout the morning and afternoon. The WADI Head Start ...
Sep 16, 2026