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FOUR DEFENDANTS SENTENCED IN WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT THURSDAY

Four defendants appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court on Thursday. 42-year-old Shawn D. Carl of Fairfield was sentenced to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to a Class 4 felony charge of driving while license revoked. Court records show the offense occurred on February 22, 2025. Carl entered his guilty plea on September 3, 2026, and was sentenced Thursday.

Fairfield, IL · 1d

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Centralia, Ill. café steps up to support homeless man in need

A Centralia café owner who has supported a homeless man struggling with mental health issues says community donations have helped him enter treatment, marking what supporters hope is the beginning of a more stable future.

Centralia, IL · 1d

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FAIRFIELD DIESEL SPILL CLEANUP COSTS TOP $1.1 MILLION; CITY PURCHASES ENVIRONMENTAL INSURANCE

The City of Fairfield has spent more than $1.1 million cleaning up a diesel fuel spill caused by vandals at the former city light plant, with additional expenses still expected. The spill was first discovered July 26, 2025, when diesel fuel was detected in Johnson Creek. An investigation determined that...

Fairfield, IL · 20h

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Ground Attack Leads SHG Past Centralia and Into 4A Semifinal

The Sacred Heart Griffin Cyclones picked. up a 42-14 win over Centralia in a 4A quarterfinal on Saturday thanks to five rushing touchdowns. Mikey Groesch scored two rushing touchdowns as Cam Brinkman, Ryan Broomfield and King Bryant all added scores on the ground. Brinkman found Demetrius Roberson for a 42 yard touchdown as well. SHG will travel to Rochester for a 4A semifinal next week.

Centralia, IL · 8h
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Seven area players earn Illinois football all-state first-team honors

Calhoun's Matthews and Eilerman, Greenfield's Bowman, Carlinville's White, Roxana's Shorter, Jersey's Tucker and Edwardsville's Hill-Lomax make football all-state first team.

Edwardsville, IL · 1d

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A home in Centralia, Illinois hits the market

In 1955, architect William Bernoudy designed this home for the editor and publisher of the Centralia Sentinel. Two additions, one in 1998 and the other in 2000, expanded the living space while maintaining the home’s historic character. Thoughtful Architecture. The house on Perrine Avenue is an example of Prairie...

Centralia, IL · 3d

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Emergency Spending Increase, Possible New Crossville Sign

During the Village of Crossville board meeting, all but two agreed to increase the Mayor’s emergency spending for the Village. Mayor Kuykendall explained that the water department’s telemetry computer, which monitors the tower levels and pump activity, had crashed. That discussion prompted the Mayor to revisit the existing $750 mayoral spending limit and the difficulty of convening a special meeting quickly for urgent operational needs. Derek Spicer agreed and gave an example: if a pump needed to be replaced, which costs roughly $8,000-$9,000, a special meeting to approve that spending would be costly. Mayor Kuykendall shared his thoughts,

Crossville, IL · 1d

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Mount Vernon Movie Theater Reopens This Month, Luxury Recliners Coming In 2027

Mount Vernon moviegoers are about to get their local theater back. Golden Ticket Cinemas announced plans to reopen the Mount Vernon 8 later this month, bringing first-run films back to a screen that's sat dark since late summer, with a full remodel to follow in 2027. The AMC Classic Mount...

Mt Vernon, IL · 3d

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Blue Angels Return to WJBD Today…..Blue Devils Bounce Back With Big Win at MoBap

The KC Blue Angels are back on WJBD today when they host St Louis Community College to the Bradford National Bank Arena and Bill Hawley Court. Tip off at 1pm on WJBD and you can watch the video stream on the Kaskaskia College Fan Hudl Page. Last night the KC...

Centralia, IL · 20h

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE STEP UP ENFORCEMENT IN I-57 CONSTRUCTION ZONES NEAR MT. VERNON

Illinois State Police are increasing patrols and traffic enforcement along Interstate 57 near Mt. Vernon in an effort to reduce crashes and improve safety in two major construction zones. The increased enforcement began earlier this month as part of a work zone safety initiative ahead of the busy holiday travel...

Mt Vernon, IL · 1d

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HAMILTON COUNTY MAN ORGANIZING NEW SUMMER CAR SHOW IN DU QUOIN FOR 2027

A Hamilton County man is working to keep a longtime Southern Illinois automotive tradition alive by organizing a new summer car show in Du Quoin following the announcement that the Street Machine Nationals would no longer be held in the city. McLeansboro native Quentin Sullivan is organizing the Cruisin Du...

Du Quoin, IL · 2d

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EDWARDS COUNTY FFA MAKES HISTORY WITH FOUR AMERICAN FFA DEGREE RECIPIENTS AT NATIONAL CONVENTION

The Edwards County FFA Chapter made history during the 99th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, with four former members receiving the prestigious American FFA Degree, the highest honor awarded by the National FFA Organization. The convention was held October 21st through 24th, with six current Edwards County FFA members...

Edwards County, IL · 20h