Category Archives: Local News
Man Arrested In Connection to Lake County Home Invasion in Rinard
Wayne County Sheriff's Officials and US Marshals on Monday executed a warrant in Rinard. Officials were looking for 44-year-old Carlos Kidd. According to authorities, Kidd was a fugitive on the run fo...
Tony Collins Dec 07, 2023
West Salem Not Sending Emails with GMail
Officials in the village of West Salem are having problems with an email that was established with a prior administration. According to village officials, West Salem Village Hall do not send an email ...
Tony Collins Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Is the Medicare Open Enrollment Deadline
Thursday is the deadline to choose your healthcare insurance provider if you are on Medicare for 2024. When considering the many options that are available to consumers it is a good idea to make sure ...
Tony Collins Dec 06, 2023
West Salem Grade School Holds Spelling Bees
West Salem Grade School held their annual spelling bees on Wednesday. The winner of the 3rd – 5th grade bee was fourth grader Emersyn McVaigh, while eighth-grader Breeah Weatherford won the jr. ...
Tony Collins Dec 06, 2023
Hamilton County Chamber Seeking Award Nominees
With the Annual Dinner right around the corner, the Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for their annual awards. The deadline for nomination is December 15th. Awards include Bus...
Tony Collins Dec 06, 2023
Reducing Severe Weather Damage in White County Is A Topic for the Upcoming White County Hazards Mitigation Planning Committee
The frequency of and damages caused by severe storms and other natural and man-made hazards in White County will be discussed when the White County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee meets at the Fl...
Tony Collins Dec 06, 2023
Early Childhood Education and Care Transition Advisory Committee Unveiled
Governor Pritzker is unveiling the eighteen members of the Early Childhood Education and Care Transition Advisory Committee. The strategic-planning group will consist of educators, childcare providers...
Tony Collins Dec 06, 2023
Illinois Launches Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Illinois is launching Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program across the state. The book gifting program mails free, high-quality, and age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five...
Tony Collins Dec 06, 2023
Senior Christmas Light Tour Set for Next Week
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce would like to announce the Annual Senior Citizen's Christmas Light Tour Monday, December 11th. Must be 55 and older to ride. To nominate a home for the tour, pleas...
Tony Collins Dec 06, 2023
Hamilton County Petition Filings for March Primary Released
Hamilton County Clerk Heather Bowman has released the list of petitions filed for the March 19, 2023 Election. According to the list, there will be a race in the primary for Coroner as well as a pair ...
Tony Collins Dec 05, 2023