Category Archives: Local News

Wayne City Village officials have announced that Republic Service Trash pickup will be on a one day delay the week of Memorial Day, May 26th through the 30th. Residents will need to have their trash c...

The Noble Lions Club will once again sponsor the Noble Freedom Festival and Parade, set to take place on Saturday, June 28th, at the Noble Village Park, with the majority of events scheduled between 1...

In response to the devastating tornado that struck southern Williamson County on Friday night, the Southern Illinois Salvation Army is now accepting donations to assist those impacted by the storm. &n...

Edwards County Correspondent, Mark Curtis has a recap (below) of the Edwards County School Board Meeting from Monday night.  

As cleanup crews head back to Illinois roadsides this spring, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is once again calling on the public to help fight back against litter and protect the env...

Illinois farmers made significant planting progress last week, according to the latest weekly Crop Progress and Condition report from the USDA.   As of Sunday, 67% of soybeans had been planted ac...

Nearly 18,000 containers of ice cream and frozen yogurt from two major brands are being recalled due to potential plastic contamination.   The recall affects 22 different flavors produced by Blue...

Mandatory Human Trafficking Training Now Required in All Illinois Casinos New administrative rules adopted by the Illinois Gaming Board will require all casinos across the state to implement mandatory...

  A heartbreaking farm accident claimed the life of a four-year-old McLeansboro boy over the weekend. The victim, Cordell Rose, was the son of James Rose and Elissa Drenckpohl of McLeansboro. Acc...

Thomason Cemetery in Wayne City will mark a milestone this year as it hosts its 50th annual Memorial Day Services on Monday, May 26th at 2 p.m.   The program will begin with a welcome by Sharon W...