Category Archives: Local News

The FFA Ag Sales Career Development Event took place recently. For the event, Edwards County members were required to sell Corn and Soybean seed from Pioneer. The team consisted of Easton Keener, Gabe...

Governor Pritzker is highlighting the importance of Electric Vehicles. The governor joined several local stakeholders yesterday in Chicago for the Electric Vehicle Policy Bootcamp hosted by the Electr...

Illinois is providing tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by the conflict in the Middle East. Impacted taxpayers may request to waive penalties and interest with the Illinois Department...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is warning residents to be aware of deer while driving. It is deer mating season, which means deer become more active, mainly at dawn and dusk through Dece...

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is suing City, Water, Light, and Power. CWLP is owned and operated by the city of Springfield and provides drinking water and electricity to local residents. The ...

The Secret Santa Committee, based out of the Fairfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Fairfield, has announced its deadlines and event kickoff for this Christmas season. First, forms have been deli...

The first installment of the 2022 tax bills, payable in 2023 is due today. The final installment is due on November 15. Taxpayers are reminded the treasurer's office is no longer in the courthouse but...

Elm Street in Albion will be closing later this week for pavement work. According to city officials, Elm Street will close starting Wednesday as pavement work will begin. Earlier this year, the city c...

The Albion Senior Center in conjunction with the Edwards County Health Department will be holding a drive thru flu shot clinic on Wednesday of this week. The clinic will be held at the Albion Fire Sta...

Illinois State Police made an arrest last week of a Michigan Man who was wanted on a Warrant. On Thursday, Illinois State Police arrested Victorio O. Beltcher on a warrant out of Berrien, Michigan. Be...