Category Archives: Local News
Norris City Board Holds December Meeting
The Norris City Village Board held its final meeting of 2023 for an hour and a half Monday night. The board approved the village audit and will post it to the public. Also approved was the tax levy, w...
Tony Collins Dec 05, 2023
No County Contested Races in White County Primary
The 2024 Primary election here in White County will have no races. That's according to the petitions that were filed by Monday afternoon's deadline to declare an intention to seek office in the March ...
Tony Collins Dec 05, 2023
No County Contested Races in Edwards County
Edwards County is reporting that there will be no local contests races for the upcoming election cycle. Monday was the petition filing deadline for those running in the March 19th primary. Below is th...
Tony Collins Dec 05, 2023
Wayne County Chamber Announces 3 Ribbon Cuttings Coming Up
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce has announced that there will be 3 ribbon cuttings over the next 10 days in Fairfield. The first ribbon cutting of the month will take place this Friday at Legg Ma...
Tony Collins Dec 05, 2023
Albion City Council Holds December Meeting
The Albion City Council met in regular session Monday night. The council under their old business heard from Christa of Kemper CPA who reported on the city audit. The firm found no irregularities and ...
Tony Collins Dec 05, 2023
Pritzker Celebrates Gold Star Tree Lighting Ceremony
Illinois is paying tribute to the state’s veterans, fallen heroes, and their families. Governor Pritzker was joined yesterday by active duty military members, veterans, and Gold Star families at...
Tony Collins Dec 05, 2023
Grayville City Council Holding Special Meeting Wednesday
The Grayville City Council will meet in a special session at 1 p.m. Wednesday for what appears to be a short but necessary meeting. The only new item of business on the meeting agenda is changing the ...
Tony Collins Dec 04, 2023
Jasper Grade School Teacher Named McDonalds Outstanding Educator
A teacher at Jasper Grade School last week was presented with an award of being a McDonalds Outstanding Educator. Moreland/Bishop Group owns and operates many McDonalds locations throughout Southern I...
Tony Collins Dec 04, 2023
Clay County Hospital and Medical Clinics Announce November Employee of the Month
Clay County Hospital and Medical Clinics have announced their employee of the month for November. The employee of the month for November is Christy Brown. Brown was nominated for the honor by Nikki Qu...
Tony Collins Dec 04, 2023
Wayne County VFW Announces Patriot’s Pen Winners
Wayne County VFW Auxiliary Post 4535 of Fairfield has announced this year’s Patriot’s Pen winners. This year’s theme was ” How are you inspired by America” and was open t...
Tony Collins Dec 04, 2023