Category Archives: Local News

Illinois saw its population grow by 16,108 residents between July 2024 and June 2025, according to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates. This marks the third consecutive year of gains, thanks almost entir...

Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky say the region should have another cold weekend, with high temperatures not expected to get above freezing. Mainly dry conditions are a...

Wayne County Democratic Party held its first meeting of 2026 at the Wayne County Courthouse Wednesday, January 21st. Discussion centered on what the party will focus on this year. Leading up to the Ma...

Jefferson County fire officials say a tire that blew out on a semi and caught fire resulted in northbound I-57 at the Ina exit closing for several hours Thursday night. They report the semi was loaded...

Reports out of Marion County say two Centralia men have been sentenced to prison and charged in separate cases dealing with child pornography and child sexual abuse material charges. In Marion County ...

  Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) will introduce a new generation of transfer-focused programs starting Fall 2026, following formal approval by the IECC Board of Trustees. The newly ap...

  The historic Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site will host a special celebration in honor of President Abraham Lincoln's birthday and America's upcoming 250th anniversary. The free public e...

  Southern Illinois is quietly surpassing many of the nation's largest metropolitan areas in economic strength and workforce performance, according to a new national report. The 2025 Leading Metr...

  Illinois saw its population grow by 16,108 residents between July 2024 and June 2025, according to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates. This marks the third consecutive year of gains, thanks almos...

Celeste Farris Garrett has announced her candidacy for Wayne County Treasurer, bringing a wealth of financial expertise and deep community roots to the race. Born and raised in Fairfield, Garrett hold...