Category Archives: Local News

A district judge has sentenced an Effingham County man to 12 years in prison after he admitted to defrauding an 89-year-old man out of more than $400,000. Edward L. Stief, Jr., 42, pleaded guilty to o...

The Powerball jackpot has surged to an estimated $1.5 billion for Saturday night's drawing, continuing the game's remarkable holiday jackpot streak. The jackpot's estimated cash value stands at $686.5...

  A popular dairy-free frozen dessert is being recalled amid concerns that it may contain "small stones and other hard objects." Danone U.S. has issued a recall for select pints of its "So Delici...

Illinois AG Condemns Proposed Rules Banning Health For Transgender Youth (Chicago, IL) -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is condemning two proposed federal rules that could ban health care for ...

Fairfield National Bank has announced the appointment of Dan Vigano as its new Chief Lending Officer, effective November 24th. Vigano brings more than 25 years of experience in banking and finance to ...

(Photo credit: McLeansboro PD Facebook page) The McLeansboro Police Department, in coordination with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, is asking for the public's assistance in locating 63-year-old...

Safe Haven Church is inviting the community to a special Christmas Candlelight Service on Sunday, December 21st. The morning will begin with fellowship from 8:30 to 9 a.m., featuring sweet treats, war...

Feed My Sheep Ministries, located at 200 W. Main Street in Fairfield, will host a special Christmas meal on Tuesday, December 23rd, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The menu will feature ham and dressing,...

(Pictured L to R: Kayden Alexander, Quentin Pike, Cody Greathouse, Cheyenne Duncan, Emily Spray, Parker Biggs)   On Monday, the Edwards County FFA hosted the Section 23 Public Speaking Leadership...

The McLeansboro City Council met this week, with the primary focus on natural gas rates for city residents. The board approved a proposal from USDI to set natural gas rates at $3.25 per 1,000 cubic fe...