Category Archives: Local News

Illinois motorists traveling during the Memorial Day weekend are paying significantly more at the pump this year, with gas prices rising nearly 48 percent compared to the same holiday period in 2025. ...

Bryce N. Tackitt, 22, of Flora, was arrested Monday, May 18, following a sexual assault investigation conducted by local law enforcement agencies. According to authorities, a Flora Police Department o...

Authorities are investigating the death of a 16-year-old juvenile following an overnight incident on Raleigh Chapel Road in Saline County. Eldorado Community Unit School District #4 confirmed Thursday...

A Mount Vernon man has died after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday night on Illinois Highway 148 north of East Redwood Road. Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Bullard reported that deputies responded t...

  The U.S. Department of Transportation has chosen American Airlines to provide Essential Air Service at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois in Marion, marking a significant boost for regional ...

FNB Community Bank in Fairfield will host a community Shred Day event to help residents safely dispose of sensitive documents and protect against identity theft. The event will be held on Saturday, Ju...

The North Wayne Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met Wednesday evening at Cisne Middle School and approved several personnel, curriculum and operational items during its regular m...

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges is organizing a coordinated student support response following Oakland City University's recent announcement that it will suspend undergraduate operations for the 2...

The Wayne County Retired Teachers Association will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd at the Geff Ruritan Club building. Lunch will be served beginning at 11:30 a.m., followed by the program a...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital is encouraging community members to donate blood during an upcoming blood drive scheduled for Wednesday, June 17th. The drive will take place at the hospital's Educational ...