Category Archives: Local News
ONE INJURED, ONE IN CUSTODY FOLLOWING RURAL MT. VERNON STABBING
One person was injured and another taken into custody following a stabbing Wednesday morning in rural Mt. Vernon. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Department responded to a residence in the 10,000 block...
Sep 24, 2026
FORMER CARTERVILLE TEACHER, COACH WAKEY CASE CONTINUED TO DECEMBER
Former Carterville teacher and football coach John "Jake" Wakey appeared in Williamson County court Wednesday in connection with nine counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Wakey appeared ...
Sep 24, 2026
WAYNE CITY FALL TOWN-WIDE RUMMAGE SALES SET FOR OCTOBER 2ND & 3RD
The Village of Wayne City has announced its annual Fall Town-Wide Rummage Sales will be held Friday and Saturday, October 2-3. Residents who would like to have their sale included on the official sale...
Sep 24, 2026
MT. VERNON MAN FACES BURGLARY, DRUG CHARGES
A Mt. Vernon man faces burglary, trespassing and drug charges following an investigation by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded around 7 p.m. September 21 to a report of a trespa...
Sep 24, 2026
JEFFERSON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY TO HOST HERITAGE FESTIVAL
The Jefferson County Historical Society will celebrate local history and fall traditions with its 2026 Heritage Festival at the Village on Saturday, October 3rd. The festival will run from 10 a.m. to ...
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HARVEST CRAFT FAIR SET FOR OCTOBER 3RD AT HARMONIE STATE PARK
Harmonie State Park will host its Harvest Craft Fair on Saturday, October 3rd offering a full day of shopping, food and family activities. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time around ...
Sep 24, 2026
MCLEANSBORO COUNCIL SETS TRICK-OR-TREAT HOURS, FALL CLEANUP DATES
The McLeansboro City Council handled personnel changes, community events, TIF reimbursements and other city business during its latest meeting. The meeting opened with members of the local Kiwanis Clu...
Sep 24, 2026
USDA LAUNCHES NEW AGINSIGHTS DATA TOOL FOR FARMERS
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service has launched AgInsights, a new online tool designed to give farmers and other agricultural data users easier access to the latest USDA statistics. A...
Sep 24, 2026
SIU PROFESSOR: HIGHER DIESEL PRICES COULD DRIVE UP COST OF GOODS
Higher diesel prices are affecting more than what drivers pay at the pump, with increased transportation costs potentially working their way into prices for groceries and other consumer goods. Souther...
Sep 24, 2026
ILLINOIS ELIMINATES EXTRA FEE FOR ELECTRONIC NOTARY COMMISSIONS
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has eliminated an additional fee for notaries seeking to provide electronic notarization services. Under the change, Illinois notaries can become commissi...
Sep 24, 2026