Category Archives: Local News
Illinois AG Joins Coalition Suing Meta
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is part of a coalition of more than 30 states that is suing the company that owns and operates Facebook and Instagram. The lawsuit accuses Meta of harmful busines...
Tony Collins Oct 25, 2023
House Democrats Seek To Extend Private School Tax Credit Program
Illinois Democrats are looking to extend a controversial private school tax credit. House Democrats introduced a bill yesterday that would extend the "Invest in Kids" program by another five years. Th...
Tony Collins Oct 25, 2023
Pritzker Proposes To Create Unified Early Childhood State Agency
Governor Pritzker is proposing a plan to create a new state agency to house all early childhood programs and funding. The new unified agency is designed to provide a more equitable, integrated, and ho...
Tony Collins Oct 25, 2023
Clay County Health Department Hosting Flu Shot Clinic Wednesday
The Clay County Health Department has announced there will be a drive-thru Flu Shot Clinic on Wednesday of this week. The clinic will be held at the Clay County Health Department from 9 AM until 4 PM ...
Tony Collins Oct 24, 2023
Flora Man Killed in Washington County Crash; Passenger With Life Threatening Injuries
An accident in Washington County claimed the life of a Clay County teen and has put another one in the hospital. According to officials in Washington County, a call into the Washington County Coroner'...
Tony Collins Oct 24, 2023
First Quarter Honor Roll Announces for Cisne Middle and High School
Cisne Middle and Cisne High School have both announced their honor roll for the first quarter of the school year. Fifth Grade High Honors went to Aubrynn Barnfield, Connor Carson, Cayden Courtright, I...
Tony Collins Oct 24, 2023
Grayville Looking to Add Dozens of Clayton Homes within City; Increases Natural Gas Rates Monday Night
Clayton Homes growth is substantial according to a company representative and if the company and the City of Grayville can come to an agreement, it could mean 15 - 30 new homes. Steve Brandt, a real e...
Tony Collins Oct 24, 2023
Atwood Named Illinois State Scholar
The Illinois Student Assistance Commission's State Scholar program recognizes Illinois High School Students for superior academic achievement. The Illinois State Scholars represent the top 10% of high...
Tony Collins Oct 24, 2023
Farmers Almanac Calling for Cold Winter
Illinoisans may want to bundle up this winter if the 2024 Farmers' Almanac winter prediction holds true. The publication has been predicting the weather since 1818, using information from the moon, ti...
Tony Collins Oct 24, 2023
Fairfield City Council Meets Tonight at 6
The Fairfield City Council is set to meet at 6 p.m. this evening at Fairfield City Hall. Under routine business, the council will consider looking into a new interconnection policy, amending the city ...
Tony Collins Oct 24, 2023