Category Archives: Local News

Youth ages 8-18 from Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties are invited to showcase their kitchen know-how at the upcoming Kitchen Skillathon. This fun and educational competition wil...

The US Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake has announced an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in conservation and natural resources. The Corps is recruiting for Student Conservation Ass...

First Brands Group, the parent company of Champion Laboratories in Albion, has announced the closure of two additional manufacturing plants as the company faces mounting financial difficulties. The Te...

  The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce is stepping up to support the local community during a challenging time by organizing a special Job Fair event on Wednesday, March 4th from 10am to 4pm at th...

Community members are invited to help shape the future of local events as Wayne City Matters hosts a planning meeting for the year 2026. The meeting will take place tonight (Tuesday) at 6:30 PM at the...

A Narcan Information and Education Program will take place at the Fairfield Public Library on Wednesday, February 25th at 5:00 p.m., offering vital overdose response training to the community. The eve...

The Edwards County Republicans are inviting the community to a special endorsement event in support of Darren Bailey for Governor. The gathering will take place on Thursday from 4:00 to 4:30 PM at 19 ...

Just after 4 a.m. on Saturday, Carmi Police conducted a traffic stop on Highway 14 at Industrial Drive resulting in the arrest of two local men on cannabis-related charges. Authorities report that 19-...

Mt. Vernon Outland Airport (KMVN) has been chosen as the Terminus host site for the 2026 Air Race Classic, marking the largest aviation event at the airport since the famed Blue Angels air show in 197...

Illinois residents will soon need to set their clocks forward as daylight saving time returns in just a few weeks. Despite ongoing debates in Congress about ending the twice-yearly clock change, dayli...