Category Archives: Local News
ALBION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES ESSAY CONTEST WINNER
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to serving the Edwards County community by promoting and supporting both new and existing business developments. Congratulations to Chase Shelton, who ...
Dec 15, 2025
NORTH WAYNE SCHOOL BOARD SET TO DISCUSS TAX LEVY, RESIGNATIONS, AND DISTRICT FEASIBILITY STUDY AT DECEMBER MEETING
The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 17th at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Cisne Middle School...
Dec 15, 2025
CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERS REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON WAYNE CITY STORAGE BUILDING BREAK-IN
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the person or persons responsible for breaking into a storage building rented by Gina Garrison, located south of Wayne City. ...
Dec 15, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING TONIGHT
Edwards County Community Unit School District No. 1 Board of Education has scheduled a public hearing tonight (Monday) at 7:00 p.m. in the K-12 Band Room. The hearing will address a proposal to sell b...
Dec 15, 2025
Cold Weather
The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the southern Illinois region from midnight tonight through noon Sunday. A blast of Arctic air is expected to mo...
Dec 13, 2025
Crossville Man Arrested After Allegedly Throwing a Rock at a Passing Vehicle
Reports out of Carmi say a Crossville man was arrested after allegedly throwing a big rock at a passing vehicle causing significant damage Friday afternoon. Police responded to the scene and talked to...
Dec 13, 2025
Franklin County Fatal Traffic Crash
Illinois State Police continue to investigate traffic crash in Franklin County late Friday afternoon that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. State police said one person was struck in the northbou...
Dec 13, 2025
Gov Pritzker Signs "Medical Aid in Dying" Bill
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill that will allow terminally ill Illinois residents to end their lives with physician-prescribed medication. A state report says the law will only apply...
Dec 13, 2025
AREA BUSINESSES WARNED OF MORE COUNTERFEIT $100 BILLS CIRCULATING
Local and area law enforcement are urging businesses to be vigilant after a recent surge in counterfeit $100 bills being passed in the region. On Monday, Fairfield Save-A-Lot Manager, Tyler Lampley re...
Dec 12, 2025
ALBION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CANCELS SATURDAY PARADE ONLY, ALL OTHER EVENTS TO BE HELD
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce has canceled this weekend's lighted Christmas Parade, citing dangerously cold weather expected in the area. ALL other events will be held as scheduled Saturday in A...
Dec 12, 2025