Category Archives: Local News
EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING TONIGHT (MONDAY)
The Edwards County Community Unit School District No. 1 Board of Education has announced a Truth in Taxation Public Hearing and its regular monthly meeting tonight (Monday) at the West Salem Grade Sch...
Nov 17, 2025
SHOP WITH A COP DONATION DRIVE UNDERWAY FOR 2025 EVENT
Beyond the Badge, FOP Lodge 303 has officially kicked off its annual Shop with a Cop donation drive, inviting the community to help make the holidays brighter for local children. This year's sponsorsh...
Nov 17, 2025
CLAY CITY CIVICS TO HOST FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR COMMUNITY TUESDAY NIGHT
The Clay City Civics are inviting the community to a FREE Thanksgiving dinner on Tuesday night from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the community building. This special event offers residents an opportunity to ...
Nov 17, 2025
FEED MY SHEEP MINISTRIES TO HOST THANKSGIVING MEAL ON NOVEMBER 26TH
Feed My Sheep Ministries in Fairfield will host its annual Thanksgiving Meal on Wednesday, November 26th offering a warm holiday dinner to anyone in the community. The meal will be served from 11:30 a...
Nov 17, 2025 Homemade Roasted Thanksgiving Day Turkey with all the Sides
FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER AT FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH IN ALBION
The First Missionary Baptist Church in Albion will once again host its Free Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, November 27th Deliveries will begin at 10:00 a.m., carry-out pick-up starts at 10:30 a.m., ...
Nov 17, 2025
THANKSGIVING BOXES TO BE GIVEN AWAY TO WAYNE COUNTY FAMILIES
Families across Wayne County will have an opportunity to receive Thanksgiving Boxes this holiday season through a partnership between Fairfield Save A Lot and Feeding Kids of Wayne County. The program...
Nov 17, 2025
PRITZKER HOLDS BACK DETAILS ON STATE AGENCY BUDGET CUTS, SPARKING GOP CRITICISM
Most Illinois state agencies submitted spending cut plans to Gov. JB Pritzker by October 23rd, but his office has not released specifics, citing ongoing review by the budget office. Pritzker spokesper...
Nov 17, 2025
One Dead In Train vs. Vehicle Crash
A Bluford man is dead following a train vs. vehicle crash on Friday in Jefferson County. Jefferson County Coroner Roger Hayse identified the victim as 40 year old Robert Duncan. Reports said calls wer...
Nov 15, 2025
Weather Updates
The latest forecast from the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky says a return to more normal temperatures is expected next week, with chances for more rain in the forecast. Some areas could...
Nov 15, 2025
Three Arrested After Execution of Federal Warrants
Reports out of White County say three people were served federal arrest warrants from the Carmi Police Department, along with the White County Sheriff's authorities and the Norris City Police Departme...
Nov 15, 2025