Category Archives: Local News

It took around an hour for the Wayne County Spelling Bee to commence. The bee took place at Fairfield Call. This year's winner of the spelling bee is Esme Krupp. Krupp is an 8th grader at Cisne Middle...

The Woodlawn School District is in mourning this morning after reporting the loss of a student. In a letter released by Woodlawn Superintendent Eric Helbig, it says: It is with deep sadness that I inf...

Illinois lawmakers are pushing for a statewide child tax credit. A bill introduced yesterday would offer 300-dollars per child starting in 2025 for families who earn less than the median income. If ap...

The newest exhibition at the Illinois State Museum is now on view at its Springfield museum on the Capitol Complex. The Presidential Illinois exhibition displays significant artifacts highlighting the...

A Cook County judge is rejecting a bid to delay a challenge to former President Donald Trump’s candidacy in Illinois. Lawyers for Trump filed a motion to halt legal proceedings in Illinois until...

The Wayne City Prom Court has been announced officially. Freshman- Addison Caldwell, Peyton Dirks, Rhyver Tibbs, Anthony Leonardi Sophomores- Emma Griswold, Alayna White, Javen Loker, Dawson Wood Juni...

Early voting in Ilinois begins today across the state. Different counties have different procedures on how the early voting will work. In Wayne County, early voting will take place in the County Clerk...

Clay County Hospital would like to welcome their new EMS Manager, Krista Anthony. Krista comes to Clay County Hospital from Mississippi but grew up in Eastern Tennessee. Krista has worked in public sa...

The Salem Police Department is saddened to announce the passing of retired K-9 Freddy. K-9 Freddy served the City of Salem and surrounding area for nearly 7 years from 2015-2022. Throughout his career...

Kindergarten registration for Johnsonville Elementary School wil be held on Monday, March 11″ from 3:30-5:30p.m. This registration is for all students who will be entering Kindergarten in the fa...