Category Archives: Local News
2025 ILLINOIS TAX FILING SEASON BEGINS JANUARY 27TH
The Illinois Department of Revenue will begin accepting 2024 state tax returns on January 27th. That is the same date that the IRS begins accepting federal individual income tax returns. Illinois will...
Jan 16, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MAKE TWO ARRESTS TUESDAY
Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 46-year-old Christina Michelle Kennedy of Sims Tuesday night for Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine. Kennedy was transported, booked and lodged in the Wayn...
Jan 15, 2025
CROSSVILLE MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES AFTER TRAFFIC STOP
A Crossville man was arrested on multiple charges following a traffic stop last Friday. A Deputy from the White County Sheriff's Office recognized the driver of a red and white Honda motorcycle, Chanc...
Jan 15, 2025
ALBION POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATING OBSCENE MAIL SITUATION
An investigation is currently underway after several residents in Edwards County reported receiving "rude" letters in the mail. According to the Albion Police Department, who shared details on social ...
Jan 15, 2025
FORMAL GYM FLOOR DEDICATION FRIDAY AT FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL IN HONOR OF JED FOSTER
Fairfield High School will have a formal gym floor dedication this Friday night during the Mules game with Carmi-White County. The Jed Foster Dedication will take place in the Mule Barn between...
Jan 15, 2025
JOB SCREENING EVENTS FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE POSITIONS IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is set to host a series of employment screening events for individuals interested in the Juvenile Justice Specialist positions. Juvenile Justi...
Jan 15, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE TREASURER FRERICHS RETURNS $299 MILLION IN MISSING FUNDS IN 2024
The Illinois State Treasurer's Office announced on Tuesday that it successfully returned nearly $299 million in missing funds throughout 2024, as reported by Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs....
Jan 15, 2025
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE GRAYVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY
Grayville city leaders gathered for their first meeting of 2025 on Monday evening. The agenda included several key items, including two previously approved at the last meeting of 2024, which took plac...
Jan 15, 2025
GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES $2.5 MILLION INVESTMENT IN FRICHTL EXPANSION PROJECT IN EFFINGHAM COUNTY
Governor JB Pritzker, alongside Frichtl Processing and Slaughtering, LLC and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), announced a significant Economic Development for a Gro...
Jan 15, 2025
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETS TUESDAY
The Fairfield City Council gathered for their first meeting of the new year last (Tuesday) night at Fairfield City Hall with a light agenda. The council approved the previous meeting minutes and payme...
Jan 15, 2025