Category Archives: Local News

Illinois State Police Troop 9 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas announces the State Police will conduct Nighttime Enforcement (NITE) patrols in Fayette, Marion, Richland, and Wayne counties during Aug...

The 2024 Illinois State Fair Butter Cow was unveiled Wednesday and the fair opens today (Thursday) and will run through Sunday, Aug. 18th   The theme of this year's fair is "It's Showtime," refle...

The Clay County Health Department is set to host a convenient walk-in Back-to-School Immunization Clinic on Wednesday, August 14th, running from 9 am to 4 pm.   This special clinic will take plac...

The San Jacinto Chapter & Wabash Valley Chapter of the American Truck Historical Society presents the 2nd Annual Winchline Windup, Winch & Antique Truck Show on Saturday, August 31st at the Gr...

Authorities in the downstate area have issued a "Scam Alert" to all residents, warning about a recent fraudulent text message scheme. Residents have reported receiving text messages on their mobile de...

Western Wayne Water District officials have issued a Boil Water Advisory for residents living on County Hwy 12 South of County Hwy 16 to 1500N and East of County Hwy 12 between County Hwy 16 to 1500N ...

The Cisne Reunion continues tonight (Thursday) on the square in Cisne Tonight, the pageants will take center stage at 7 pm, alongside Bingo from 7 to 9 pm. Participants will compete in the Tiny Tot, L...

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA), the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and the Illinois State Fair are extending a special invitation to veterans and their family members for a co...

The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Second Saturday event on Saturday, August 10th from 11am to 4pm on the parking lot east of the Fairfield Post Office on East Delaware St. The event ...

The 145th annual White County Fair continues tonight (Thursday) in Carmi with Motocross at 6:30 pm. $10 admission OR Pit Armband.   Tomorrow night (Friday): Pig Penning at 7pm. $10 admission. &nb...