Local News

Nearly 13,000 AmeriCorps volunteers honored

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner is declaring Oct. 12, 2017, National Service Recognition Day. Almost 1,000 Illinoisans will pledge their continuing commitment to helping their communities at the 23rd Annual Illinois’ National Service Recognition Day event on Thursday, Oct. 12.

IDOT Seeks Feedback on Illinois Rest Areas

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking for the public’s help in developing a plan that will determine the best use of the state’s rest areas. An online survey, accessible at

Gov. Rauner highlights importance of tourism to Illinois economy

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Rauner today emphasized the role tourism plays in the economic health of Illinois communities at the Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau annual meeting and awards luncheon. This year’s theme was The Power of Tourism.“As the third largest employer in...

Hamilton Memorial Hospital annual Health and Book Fair scheduled for Oct. 12

Wednesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

Hamilton Memorial Hospital in McLeansboro will host the annual Fall Health & Book Fair on Thursday, October 12th from 7am – 10am.The event is free and open to the public. It will include over 20 booths featuring health and wellness information...

White County Historical Society Museums open Corn Day

Wednesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

The White County Historical Society will have three of their museums open on Saturday October 14. The public is invited to visit all three.The L. Haas Store will be open from 9:00 am until noon. The Robinson-Stewart House will be open from 11:00 to...

“Last Round-Up of the Guacamole Queens” coming to WVC’s Brubeck Theatre

Wednesday, October 11 by Jc Tinsley

Wabash Valley College and the Wabash Valley Arts Council are pleased to present the Community Theatre production, “LAST ROUND-UP OF THE GUACAMOLE QUEENS” in three performances in the Brubeck Theatre with 7:30 p.m. performances on Thursday, October 19 and Friday, October 20 and a...