Category Archives: Local News
KERBER, ECK & BRAECKEL REACHES $1.4 MILLION SETTLEMENT OVER DATA BREACH IMPACTING CHRISTOPHER RURAL HEALTH PATIENTS
Kerber, Eck and Braeckel (KEB), the Springfield-based accounting firm representing Christopher Rural Health, has agreed to a $1.4 million settlement with victims of a 2023 data breach. Individuals who...
Mar 26, 2026
VOTERS NARROW FIELD TO TOP 16 COOLEST PRODUCTS MADE IN ILLINOIS; ELASTEC IN CARMI AMONG THE 16
With nearly 80,000 votes cast, the competition in the seventh annual "Makers Madness" contest has been narrowed to the Top 16 contenders. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, Makers Madn...
Mar 26, 2026
MCLEANSBORO CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP: SCHEDULE CHANGE, LIQUOR LICENSE EXPANSION, AND POOL STAFFING UPDATES
The McLeansboro City Council met Monday night and during the routine session, the council approved the continuation of their agreement with PEFA Inc. to supply natural gas to the city. An ordinance am...
Mar 26, 2026
THE CHICKS TO HEADLINE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR GRANDSTAND ON AUGUST 22ND
The Illinois State Fair has announced that the trio, The Chicks will headline the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage on Saturday, August 22nd, adding to an already impressive Grandstand line-up. The Ch...
Mar 26, 2026
THREE ARRESTED ON WAYNE COUNTY WARRANTS TUESDAY
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department reports the arrest of three individuals on Tuesday in connection with outstanding Wayne County warrants: Jace Endsley, 25, of Ina, was taken into custody T...
Mar 26, 2026
TWO PLEAD GUILTY IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT, RECEIVE PROBATION
Wayne County Circuit Court saw two defendants enter guilty pleas on Tuesday before Judge Denton Aud. Evan Nettleton, 23, of Fairfield, pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance, a Class 4 Fe...
Mar 26, 2026
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST WORKSHOP FOR FORMER CHAMPION LABORATORIES EMPLOYEES
Frontier Community College is offering support to former Champion Laboratories employees with an informational workshop scheduled for Tuesday, March 31st at 9 a.m. The event will take place at the Wor...
Mar 26, 2026
PHI THETA KAPPA BAKE SALE AND RAFFLE COMING TO FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Frontier Community College's Phi Theta Kappa Bake Sale is set for April 15th from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bob Boyles Hall. This special event raises funds to support Mike Dinsmore, Lucy Potts, and Matt Kr...
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SPRING CRAFT AND VENDOR FAIR SET FOR SATURDAY AT WAYNE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
The Spring Craft and Vendor Fair will be held Saturday at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Floral Hall. The event will run from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and will feature a variety of local vendors offeri...
Mar 26, 2026
BLUE POINT CHURCH TO HOST SENIOR GROCERY GIVEAWAY TODAY (THURSDAY)
Blue Point Church, located north and west of Cisne, will hold a Senior Grocery Giveaway ttoday (Thursday) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the church. The event is free for anyone age 60 and over and ...
Mar 26, 2026