Category Archives: Local News

Mt. Carmel Mayor Joe Judge says local leaders are uniting in response to the sudden closure of Champion Laboratories. During Monday afternoon's City Council meeting, Judge shared that he has been enga...

White County Sheriff, Jordan Weiss recently presented a check to Mrs. Cline on behalf of Grayville, underscoring the White County Sheriff's Department's commitment to student safety during the upcomin...

The Wayne City History Club is inviting the community to test their knowledge at a Trivia Competition on Saturday, March 7th, at the Wayne City High School Gym. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., with triv...

The Edwards County Heritage Preservation Society will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser on Friday, March 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Albion Moose Family Center, 43 N. 5th Street in Albion. The ...

Johnsonville Elementary School has announced important dates for families with young children as it prepares for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Kindergarten registration at Johnsonville Elementary ...

A Grayville woman is in custody following a traffic stop Monday afternoon in Carmi. Police stopped 48-year-old Sabrina Carter just before 3 p.m. near the intersection of Main and Staley. Carter was ta...

At the recent meeting of the McLeansboro City Council, Sheffel Boyle CPA's, the firm currently auditing the city's financials, was the only company to submit a bid for future audits. The board will re...

Walker's Bluff Casino Resort near Carterville is set to celebrate its third anniversary with a high-energy evening of Southern rock, as legendary band 38 Special takes the stage in the resort's Event ...

Illinois fishing licenses for the 2026 season are now on sale, offering some of the most affordable rates in the country. Anglers can purchase their 2026 fishing licenses and stamps online or at depar...

The Illinois Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has expanded its approved food options, giving families more flexibility and culturally responsive choices at...