Category Archives: Local News

Illinois has been ranked as having the fourth worst air quality in the nation, according to new research by Opera Beds. The study analyzed each state's exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), one...

Governor JB Pritzker has signed new legislation to aid Illinois farmers in managing deer-related crop damage, addressing long-standing nuisance wildlife issues. The law empowers the Illinois Departmen...

Wednesday in Wayne County Circuit Court, after almost six hours of testimony and two hours of jury deliberations, Edward Abel, was found to be still classified as a Sexually Dangerous Person. Abel, 53...

Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for stealing a vehicle belonging to Stacey Powell. The stolen vehicle is desc...

A Mt. Vernon man has been arrested on a Jefferson County warrant charging him with child pornography. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, 54-year-old David E. Edwards was taken into cu...

The annual Elm River Chowder will take place Saturday, August 30th at the Chowder Grounds. Chowder will be sold by donation, available by the bowl with seating on-site, or by the bulk beginning around...

The Frontier Community College Bobcats baseball team will be firing up the grill this weekend to raise funds for their upcoming season. The Porkburger Sale will take place Saturday, August 23, from 8 ...

The Board of Trustees of the Illinois Eastern Community College District met Tuesday night at Wabash Valley College in Mt. Carmel. During the session, the Board approved several affiliation agreements...

The Albion Arts Council invites the community to participate in its first annual Albion Artisan Brick Run/Walk on Saturday, September 20th, starting at 9:00 a.m. The event will feature both a 5K and 1...

The Fairfield Elks Lodge #1631, in partnership with lodges from Mount Vernon, Centralia, Salem, and McLeansboro, is teaming up with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation to sponsor a free chil...