Category Archives: Local News
FIRST BRANDS FOUNDER RELEASED ON $50 MILLION BOND AS COMPANY COLLAPSE IMPACTS ALBION WORKERS
Patrick James, founder of First Brands Group, has been released from custody after posting a $50 million bond, partly secured by his Hamptons home, amid charges related to the company's multi-billion-...
Feb 10, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY RACCOON ROUNDUP SECOND COLLECTION DATE SET FOR THURSDAY
The Wayne County Raccoon Roundup has announced its second collection date, scheduled for Thursday, February 12th. from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Participants can bring raccoon tails to the Wayne County F...
Feb 10, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU RACCOON ROUNDUP SECOND COLLECTION DATE SET
The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced its second "Raccoon Roundup" date, aimed at helping manage the local raccoon population. Community members are invited to participate by turning in raccoon...
Feb 10, 2026
AMERICAN RED CROSS FACES SEVERE BLOOD SHORTAGE, URGES DONORS TO GIVE
The American Red Cross is reporting a severe blood shortage, with the national supply dropping by 35% as hospital requests continue to outpace available donations. According to the Red Cross, a surge ...
Feb 10, 2026
STATE NEWS BRIEF FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH
Illinois Leaders Highlight Expansion of STAR Bond Program Illinois leaders are highlighting the expansion of the Sales Tax and Revenue bond program to communities statewide. Officials say the program ...
Feb 10, 2026
JUSTIN TOWNSEND INDUCTED INTO MCKENDREE UNIVERSITY SPORTS HALL OF FAME
McKendree University has recognized Justin Townsend, Class of 2000, with induction into its prestigious Sports Hall of Fame, celebrating his exceptional accomplishments as a football athlete. The cere...
Feb 09, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MAKES TWO WARRANT ARRESTS
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department made two arrests on outstanding warrants over the weekend. Jewell Gwaltney, 23, of Murray, Kentucky, was taken into custody by Wayne County deputies on Friday mor...
Feb 09, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY REPUBLICANS ANNOUNCE LINCOLN DAY DINNER DETAILS
The Wayne County Republican Party has announced plans for its annual Lincoln Day Dinner, scheduled for Thursday, February 26th, at the Willow Creek Venue located on U.S. 45 south of Fairfield. The eve...
Feb 09, 2026
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST MEET THE CANDIDATES FORUM
Frontier Community College in Fairfield, Illinois will be hosting a Meet the Candidates Forum at Workforce Development Center on campus on Thursday, February 19th from 6-8 p.m. Those that attend can m...
Feb 09, 2026
FIRST BRANDS GROUP CLOSES MCHENRY PLANT, CUTTING 389 JOBS AMID BANKRUPTCY
First Brands Group, LLC has closed its Brake Parts, Inc. plant in McHenry, Illinois, resulting in the loss of 389 jobs. The plant, located northwest of Chicago, is the latest casualty as the company n...
Feb 09, 2026