Category Archives: Local News

McDonald's is gearing up to hire up to 375-thousand workers this summer around the country. The Chicago fast-food chain says the hirings is part of a U.S. expansion. The company is planning to open 90...

During National Travel and Tourism Week (May 4th-10th), Governor JB Pritzker announced that Illinois state parks and historic sites welcomed over 41 million visitors in 2024-the highest number in near...

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is inviting young photographers across the state to participate in the 2025 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. This contest offers students ages 8 to 18 a uniqu...

Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies over the weekend arrest two females on outstanding warrants. Mt. Vernon resident, 38-year-old Amanda L. French was arrested Sunday night for Theft, Unlawful Possession ...

Photo Caption: The Carmi Rifle Club will be sponsoring a NRA Day for men, women, and youths Sat. June 7th. NRA Instructor and Range Safety Officer, Mike Rowe, instructs a young shooter in the fun spor...

McLeansboro's new City Hall is now open for business at its new location, 603 East Market Street. The move from the previous West Main Street location was completed last Friday.   To celebrate th...

U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) officially announced his re-election bid Thursday evening at the Monroe County GOP Century Club Dinner, securing the backing of former President Donald Trump. Bos...

Wayne City Utility workers will begin flushing hydrants starting today, May 12th through the 16th. There may be water pressure fluctuations and some discoloration due to this, but your water will be s...

The Fairfield Lions Club 2nd Annual Car Show will be held this Saturday, May 17th in Leo French Park. Registration is from 8:30am to 12 noon with judging starting at 10am and awards will be presented ...

36-year-old Johnny Green of McLeansboro is set to appear in Wayne County Circuit Court on Thursday, May 22nd as a plea deal has been reached in the case of a fatal crash near Keenes that claimed the l...