Category Archives: Local News
GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF 5,000 PUBLICLY FUNDED PRESACHOOL SEATS
In the past year, over 5,000 preschool seats have become available for low-income families in Illinois through the Smart Start Illinois initiative. Launched by Governor JB Pritzker, Smart Start...
Jan 27, 2025
HIGH SPEED CHASE IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS LEADS TO THREE INDIVIDUALS BEING APPREHENDED BY AUTHORITIES
Three individuals were apprehended following a high-speed chase that spanned three counties in southern Illinois on Saturday. The Herrin Police Department received a 911 call regarding an attempted ve...
Jan 27, 2025
KINDERGARTEN SIGN-UP REMINDER FOR HAMILTON COUNTY PARENTS
Parents of Hamilton County children who will be five years of age on or before September 1st are reminded that the Dahlgren and East Side Kindergarten Sign Up will be held on Thursday, Feburary 6th fr...
Jan 27, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE GROCERY TAX COMING TO AN END IN 2026
According to data from the Illinois Department of Revenue, 46 towns in Illinois will maintain the 1% grocery tax when the statewide tax expires in 2026. Meanwhile, the rest of the state will benefit f...
Jan 27, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INSPECTING FEDERAL FIREARMS LICENSE DEALERS
Since the Illinois State Police (ISP) initiated inspections of Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealers, there has been a significant decline in the number of firearms stolen from these dealers. In 2024...
Jan 27, 2025
FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL AUDIT INDICATES DISTRICT IN STRONG, FINANCIAL SHAPE
The Fairfield Grade School board met on Tuesday night to review the 2024 audit, revealing that the district is in robust financial health. The audit indicated no findings, and the district has success...
Jan 25, 2025
SEVERIN PROPOSES LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE TO ALLEVIATE TAKE BURDEN ON ILLINOIS RESIDENTS
State Representative, Dave Severin of Benton is advocating for significant tax relief for Illinois residents, declaring that the time has come to address the state's tax burdens. This week, he unveile...
Jan 25, 2025
CONTINUANCE REQUESTED IN THE CASE OF A FORMER WABASH COUNTY DEPUTY SHERIFF
The court case of former Wabash County Sheriff's Deputy Chase Cheadle has encountered yet another delay. During a preliminary hearing Thursday, special prosecutor Brian Towne and defense attorney Jona...
Jan 25, 2025
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETS TUESDAY
The Fairfield City Council is set to meet Tuesday at Fairfield City Hall. Items on the agenda under Routine Business include; a resolution from the Business District Agreement with Besnik Mehmedi dba ...
Jan 25, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY STUDENTS PERFORM WELL IN PUBLIC SPEAKING AND QUIZ BOWL COMPETITION
Pictured L to R: Creed Speaker, Hayley Perry and Extemp Speaker, Quentin Pike Pictured L to R ....Quiz Bowl Team: Parker Biggs, Jake Wiseman, Quentin Pike, Cody Greathouse, Cheyenne Duncan Edwa...
Jan 25, 2025