Category Archives: Local News

The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board of Education met Wednesday night at Cisne Middle School. The board approved several items on the consent agenda, including minutes from the Ja...

In conjunction with the February celebration of the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, Wayne County Resident Circuit Judge Matt Vaughn participated in a special reading project organized by the Illin...

Wayne City FFA is excited to celebrate National FFA Week with students, staff, and the community from February 22nd-27th. The week is packed with activities and events designed to honor agriculture an...

  The Cisne FFA Poultry Judging team-consisting of Lillian McCarthy, Bryli Flexter, Aidyn Dickey, Rylee Dillon, Esme Krupp, Shane Locey, and Mikkie Hearle-finished in 2nd place at the Section 23 ...

A marathon session of the Enfield Village Board took place Tuesday night, with members focusing on what to do about delinquent water bill customers. During the agenda item for approval of bills and wa...

The search is on for the Coolest Thing Made in Illinois as the 2026 "Makers Madness" contest begins accepting nominations. The annual bracket-style tournament, hosted each spring by the Illinois Manuf...

Cookie lovers across Southern Illinois are invited to join the celebration of National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend happening this weekend. This annual event is a highlight for Girl Scouts nationwide, gi...

Illinois lawmakers are debating a significant change to the state's DUI laws that could make Illinois one of the strictest states in the nation when it comes to impaired driving. House Bill 4333 propo...

The Johnsonville Community Ruritan Club will host a Bingo Night fundraiser tomorrow night (Friday) with games starting at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Johnsonville Community Ruritan Buil...

  The National Weather Service says a considerable risk of severe thunderstorms could happen across much of the region today, (Thursday). Residents should be prepared for the possibility of damag...