Category Archives: Local News

Some cooler weather is expected to move into the region as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday period. More rain chances are in the forecast for Monday and Tuesday, according to the National Weather ...

Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Special Agents have arrested 65 year old Donna Toberman of Vandalia, Illinois, the adopted mother of 14 year old Kylie M. Toberman, for four co...

State media reports say former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been disbarred following his convictions on federal corruption charges, including bribery, earlier this year. The Illinois Sup...

Fairfield Police, the Fairfield Fire Department, and Wayne County Ambulance personnel responded to a two-vehicle accident just after 8 a.m. this (Friday) morning at the intersection of South 1st Stree...

Wayne County Circuit Court Judge, Matt Vaughn presided over several felony cases on Thursday, issuing sentences for three area residents who entered guilty pleas as part of negotiated agreements. &nbs...

Illinois Extension offices serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties are continuing to accept food pantry donations through Monday, November 24th ensuring items reach local pantr...

(Pictured left to right: Dutch Peyton, Alayna White, Eowyn Smith, Kaylee Bullard, Kenzie Seidel, and Principal Stephen Ellis) Wayne City High School is recognizing five outstanding seniors who have be...

The Illinois Soybean Association has announced its 2025 Achievement Award recipients, including the prestigious Farm Family of the Year honor, which was awarded to Doug Winter and his family of White ...

Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander Brian Wilson has announced that ISP will conduct enhanced Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols in Effingham and Wayne counties during December. The NITE p...

The City of Mt. Vernon invites residents and visitors to celebrate the holiday season at the official Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Commons Saturday night. The event will showcase the city's...