Category Archives: Local News

The North Wayne School District has launched their new communication app through TeacherEase. Parents and students should have received an “opt in” text message on Friday. Parents and stud...

Wayne City High School has announced their seniors of the month for December and January. The senior for December is Joey Greenwalt while the senior for January is Klaira Vaughan. Joey is the son of J...

Clay County Illinois turns 200 later this year. County officials are wanting to put an event together to celebrate the occasion. Officials will be holding a meeting on Monday, February 12, 2024, at th...

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District in McLeansboro invites the public to join them at 11:00 am on Tuesday, February 20th at Hamilton Memorial Hospital Cafeteria for a Heart Health Lunch & Learn. ...

The Wayne County Board met for their monthly meeting last night at the Wayne County Courthouse. With only 1 dissenting vote, the board voted to reascend a resolution that was passed at the December 20...

It took around an hour for the Wayne County Spelling Bee to commence. The bee took place at Fairfield Call. This year's winner of the spelling bee is Esme Krupp. Krupp is an 8th grader at Cisne Middle...

The Woodlawn School District is in mourning this morning after reporting the loss of a student. In a letter released by Woodlawn Superintendent Eric Helbig, it says: It is with deep sadness that I inf...

Illinois lawmakers are pushing for a statewide child tax credit. A bill introduced yesterday would offer 300-dollars per child starting in 2025 for families who earn less than the median income. If ap...

The newest exhibition at the Illinois State Museum is now on view at its Springfield museum on the Capitol Complex. The Presidential Illinois exhibition displays significant artifacts highlighting the...

A Cook County judge is rejecting a bid to delay a challenge to former President Donald Trump’s candidacy in Illinois. Lawyers for Trump filed a motion to halt legal proceedings in Illinois until...