Category Archives: Local News
Spotted Lanternfly Now Detected in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Agriculture is confirming the first detection of spotted lanternfly in Illinois. Following a report of a live adult on September 16th, officials visited the area of the repo...
Tony Collins Sep 29, 2023
Will You Soon Be Able to Buy Marijuana With a Credit Card?
A groundbreaking marijuana bill has advanced in the Senate. The Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday gave their approval to the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act, which allows legal ...
Tony Collins Sep 29, 2023
Mandatory Driving Test Age Recommended for Increase
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias [[ ah-LEX-ee jih-NEW-lee-us ]] is recommending increasing the age requirement for mandatory driving tests from 75 to 79. Giannoulias said numbers show tha...
Tony Collins Sep 29, 2023
Hunting with Drones in Illinois is a No-No
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding the public that the use of drones for hunting is not allowed in the state. The unlawful use of drones for hunting could result in enforcement ...
Tony Collins Sep 29, 2023
Archery Season Opens Tomorrow in Illinois
It's the first weekend of archery season for deer in Illinois. As hunters start to head out the Illinois Department of Natural Resources wants you to be safe. Mike Wefer, Chief of the Wildlife Resourc...
Tony Collins Sep 29, 2023
Trout Season Opens October 21st
The 2023 Illinois fall trout season opens October 21st at ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. The early catch-and-release season will be stocked later than expected because of forecasted a...
Tony Collins Sep 29, 2023
FMH Mobile Mammography Unit In Albion Saturday
Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be bringing a 3-D Mobile Mammography event to Edwards County High School this weekend. According to FMH the benefits of 3-D Mammography include a layer-by-layer evalua...
Tony Collins Sep 28, 2023
Clay County Hospital Announces Reduced Lab Rate Fair
The Clay County Hospital has set the dates for its "Reduced Rate Lab Fair." It will be held between October 16th and October 31st. Hospital officials say, if you are interested in taking advantage of ...
Tony Collins Sep 28, 2023
Walk-In Flu Clinics Announced for Edwards County Senior Center
Cold and flu season is just around the corner and now is the time to get your flu shot. The Edwards County Senior Center in Albion will be holding a "Walk-In" Flu Shot Clinic on October 5th from 9 a.m...
Tony Collins Sep 28, 2023
Grayville City Council Mostly Spent Time in Executive Session Monday
The Grayville City Council spent the majority of this week's meeting in "Executive Session." After making quick work of the reports portion of the meeting, the council went behind closed doors for nea...
Tony Collins Sep 28, 2023