Category Archives: Local News
HEART OF THE HOLIDAYS PARADE SET FOR DECEMBER 13TH IN ALBION
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual "Heart of the Holidays" Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 13th celebrating all of the community's hometown heroes, including milit...
Nov 19, 2025
ENFIELD VILLAGE BOARD HANDLES PERSONNEL, EASEMENT ISSUE IN SPECIAL MEETING
The Enfield Village Board met in a brief special session Monday night to address unfinished business from last week's regular meeting. Trustees approved the hiring of Michael Jodon for the Utilities D...
Nov 19, 2025
ILLINOIS LAUNCHES MOBILE DRIVER'S LICENSE AND STATE ID PROGRAM TODAY
The State Of Illinois allowing residents to store their identification on eligible iPhones and paired Apple Watches beginning today. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias' office says the rollout will ...
Nov 19, 2025
FLORA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE PRESENTS "A NIGHT IN BETHLEHEM" DECEMBER 6TH & 7TH
The Flora Church of the Nazarene invites area residents to experience "A Night in Bethlehem" on Saturday and Sunday, December 6th and 7th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 12 Parsons Lane, just off Highway 50 in F...
Nov 19, 2025
FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL BOARD REVIEWS REPORTS, APPROVES LEVY AND INSURANCE BID
The Fairfield Grade School Board of Education met Monday night, receiving updates on district finances, services, and compliance, before taking personnel action in closed session. Superintendent, Kris...
Nov 18, 2025
BRIGHTEN THE NIGHT FOR HOMETOWN HEROES LAUNCHES IN GRAYVILLE
Grayville's annual "Brighten the Night for Hometown Heroes" event is underway, giving families, businesses, and organizations a chance to support local children while spreading holiday cheer. For a $5...
Nov 18, 2025
TEN ARRESTED AFTER THREE DRUG-RELATED SEARCH WARRANTS IN CARMI
Carmi Police executed three search warrants that led to the arrest of ten individuals and the seizure of significant quantities of drugs and paraphernalia. Officers recovered more than 430 grams of me...
Nov 18, 2025
HAMILTON MEMORIAL FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 24TH ANNUAL GALA DINNER
The Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation will host its 24th Annual Foundation Gala Dinner on Saturday, November 22nd at the Hamilton County Senior High School Jerry Sloan Gymnasium. A community tradi...
Nov 18, 2025
ILLINOIS FARMS EXPECTED TO LOSE $67.2 MILLION ANNUALLY TO NATURAL DISASTERS, STUDY FINDS
A recent study estimates that Illinois farms will lose approximately $67.2 million each year due to natural disasters, averaging about $960 in losses per farm. The analysis, conducted by the Trace One...
Nov 18, 2025
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE LAUNCHES OPERATION SANTA PROGRAM
The U.S. Postal Service has launched its annual Operation Santa campaign, connecting children and families in need with people willing to help fulfill their holiday wishes. Letters to Santa can be mai...
Nov 18, 2025