Category Archives: Local News

9TH ANNUAL JOHNSONVILLE COMMUNITY DAYS 5K SET FOR AUGUST 2ND
The 9th Annual Johnsonville Community Days 5K Run/Walk is coming up on Saturday, August 2nd as part of the Johnsonville Community Days celebration. Proceeds from the race will help the Johnsonville Co...
Mark Wells Jul 15, 2025

JOHNSONVILLE COMMUNITY DAYS TO FEATURE TRUCK PULL EVENT AUGUST 1ST
The Johnsonville Ruritan Club will kick off Johnsonville Community Days 2025 with an exciting Truck Pull on Friday, August 1, 2025, starting at 6:30 p.m. The event features a $25 hook fee and welcomes...
Mark Wells Jul 15, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY 4-H ANNOUNCES ANIMAL AND LIVESTOCK SHOW RESULTS
Wayne County 4-H recently hosted its annual animal and livestock shows, showcasing the talents and dedication of local youth in various categories. The events included horse, cat, dog, rabbit, poultry...
Mark Wells Jul 15, 2025

USDA REPORT SHOWS CROP CONDITIONS REMAIN STRONG, DESPITE SLIGHT DELAYS
The latest USDA weekly crop report indicates that corn and soybean conditions remain favorable across the nation, with some development stages slightly below five-year averages. As of mid-July, 68% of...
Mark Wells Jul 15, 2025

SENATOR BRYANT AND REPRESENTATIVE SEVERIN ANNOUNCE TRAVELING OFFICE HOURS JULY 16TH
State Senator Terri Bryant and State Representative Dave Severin will be holding traveling office hours on Wednesday, July 16th, to meet with constituents and offer assistance. The officials will firs...
Mark Wells Jul 15, 2025

BILL TO NAME ILLINOIS ROUTE 15 FOR MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT STALLED IN COMMITTEE
A proposal to honor Vietnam War hero Pfc. Kenny Kays by renaming a stretch of Illinois Route 15 in Wayne County has stalled in the Illinois State Senate. Senate Joint Resolution 17, introduced by Stat...
Mark Wells Jul 15, 2025

EDWARDS COUNTY'S ZACH ROOT SELECTED #1 OVERALL BY DODGERS IN MLB DRAFT
Former Edwards County native, Zach Root was drafted Sunday on national television via ESPN as the #1 overall pick by the Los Angeles Dodgers as a pitcher in the Major League Baseball Draft-an achievem...
Mark Wells Jul 15, 2025

NORTH WAYNE CUSD #200 BOARD TO MEET WEDNESDAY AT CISNE MIDDLE SCHOOL
The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board of Education will hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday, July 16th at 6:00 p.m. at Cisne Middle School. The board will review and act on ...
Mark Wells Jul 15, 2025

EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOLS ANNOUNCE 2025-2026 REGISTRATION SCHEDULE AND FEES
Edwards County Schools have announced the registration schedule and fee structure for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Registration will be open to all students attending Albion Grade School, West ...
Mark Wells Jul 15, 2025

WAYNE CITY UNIT 100 SCHOOL DISTRICT REGISTRATION DATES
The Wayne City Unit 100 School District's online registration for all students entering kindergarten through 12th grade for the 2025-2026 school year is currently underway and is now available for ret...
Mark Wells Jul 15, 2025