DEBORAH SIMCOX Correspondent The February 4th Fayette County Public Building Committee meeting had 8-10 voters in the audience, quite an improvement from the one voter attending the last meeting.

I am responding in regard to the letters concerning the construction of a new courthouse. Obviously, no one likes to pay more taxes. I am not in favor of paying more taxes, especially for superfluous ...

DEBORAH SIMCOX Correspondent At the February 3rd City Council meeting, Mayor Ricky Gottman asked for a moment of silence in memory of Phyllis Rames, founder of Vandalia Meals on Wheels, Evergreen ...

The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees convened for its monthly meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Kaskaskia College. Attendees included Bill Hawley (Odin), Linda Stover (Centralia), Jim Beasley ...

From: Capitol News Illinois President Donald Trump on Monday granted a full pardon to former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, who was convicted on 18 corruption counts, including for his attempt to sell ...

Increase in ER Visits, Hospital Admissions is Driven by Flu; IDPH Urges Public To Quickly Seek Testing and Treatment if they Experience Flu-like Symptoms The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH ...

Vandals have 10 champs, 13 sectional qualifiers With 10 champions and three second-place finishes, the Vandals wrestlers ...

The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) is proud to announce that Illinois farmers have set a new soybean production record.

Chief Judge Martin W. Siemer, on behalf of the Fourth Judicial Circuit, would like to acknowledge and celebrate the ...

Bobby J. Webber, 39, Vandalia, was charged with one count of Domestic Battery/Other Prior on Monday, Jan. 20 in Fayette County. First appearance with counsel is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 10 a.

Governor, lieutenant governor join effort to promote heart health The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is announcing a monthlong focus on heart health during American Heart Month in ...

More than $210,000 in scholarships are available for agriculture students through the IAA Foundation. “Offering scholarships ...