Category Archives: Local News
IECC BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES POLICY UPDATES, TAX LEVY, AND PERSONNEL CHANGES
The Illinois Eastern Community College District Board of Trustees met Tuesday night and approved several updates to district policies, agreements, and personnel matters. Trustees approved revisions to...
Nov 21, 2025
WAYNE CITY TRASH PICKUP DELAYED ONE DAY FOR THANKSGIVING WEEK
Republic Services will run on a one-day delay for Wayne City residents during the week of Thanksgiving. Trash collection will take place on Saturday, November 29th instead of the usual Friday pickup. ...
Nov 21, 2025
CEDARHURST SET TO OPEN "THE LIGHTS: AN EXHIBITION OF HOLIDAY MAGIC" THIS WEEKEND
The Cedarhurst Center for the Arts campus staff and volunteers prepare for the opening of The Lights: An Exhibition of Holiday Magic this weekend. Now in its fourth year, the seasonal spectacle draws ...
Nov 21, 2025
MCLEANSBORO PASTOR TERRENCE "TERRY" HALL SENTENCED TO 21 MONTHS FOR COVID LOAN FRAUD
A former McLeansboro pastor who prosecutors say deceived both the federal government and his own congregation has been sentenced to prison. Terry Hall, longtime pastor of the Turning Point Church of G...
Nov 20, 2025
NORTH WAYNE CUSD #200 BOARD APPROVES PERSONNEL ACTIONS, TAX LEVY AND DISTRICT STUDY
The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board of Education met Wednesday evening at Cisne Middle School, approving a series of consent agenda items and taking action on staffing and upcomi...
Nov 20, 2025
VANMATRE EXCELS AT 102ND AMERICAN RABBIT BREEDERS ASSOCIATION NATIONALS
Kylar VanMatre of rural Albion and a member of the Edwards County Blue Ribbon 4-H Club achieved outstanding results at the 102nd annual American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) National Show, held ...
Nov 20, 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...
Nov 20, 2025
USDA RELEASES FIRST CROP PROGRESS REPORT SINCE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
Following a six-week lapse in reporting due to the government shutdown, the USDA has released its first Crop Progress Report. As of Sunday, winter wheat planting in the state is nearly complete at 93%...
Nov 20, 2025
FORMER FAIRFIELD TENNIS COACH JOSHUA ROCKETT FOUND NOT GUILTY ON ALL CHARGES
A Wayne County jury deliberated for less than an hour Wednesday afternoon before finding former Fairfield High School tennis coach Joshua Rockett not guilty on three charges of criminal sexual abuse. ...
Nov 20, 2025
CITY OF FAIRFIELD ANNOUNCES TRASH DELAY FOR NOVEMBER 27TH & 28TH
The City of Fairfield has announced that Republic Services will be running trash routes on a one-day delay for Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th. Residents whose normal trash collectio...
Nov 20, 2025