Pritzker Bars State Workers From Using Insider Info In Betting Markets
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed an executive order banning state employees from using insider information to place bets in prediction markets. The order applies to all state workers and officials, blocking both direct betting and sharing information with others. It comes as platforms like Polymarket grow in popularity. State officials say the move strengthens […]
Read MoreGirl Scouts Of Southern Illinois Honor Top Cookie Sellers
The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois are recognizing top cookie sellers for 2026, highlighting strong local participation. One girl sold 993 packages, while another led with more than 12 hundred. Officials say the annual program included door to door, booth, and online sales supporting local service units.
Read MoreSeverin Slams Redistricting Proposal Passed By Illinois House
State Representative Dave Severin is pushing back after Illinois House Democrats approved a plan to change how legislative maps are drawn. Speaking from Springfield, Severin called House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 28 an attempt to protect political power rather than improve fairness. Severin argues the proposal weakens long-standing requirements for compact and equal districts, opening […]
Read MoreWayne County Woman Charged In Alleged Cancer Donation Scam
A 46 year old woman from Fairfield is facing charges after investigators say she faked a cancer diagnosis to collect donations. Stacey R. Robbins is charged with theft and deceptive practices tied to incidents between November 2024 and March 2025. Court records show Robbins allegedly received between 500 and 10 thousand dollars from school fundraisers […]
Read MoreCarbondale Park Installs New Climbing Wall After Fundraising Effort
A new attraction is coming to Super Splash Park in Carbondale after a successful community fundraising push. The Carbondale Park District says $32 thousand dollars was raised to install a 16 foot aqua climbing wall in the deep end of the competition pool. The feature allows swimmers to climb vertically before dropping back into the […]
Read MoreGirl Scouts Of Southern Illinois Honor Top Cookie Sellers
The Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois are recognizing top cookie sellers for 2026, highlighting strong local participation. One girl sold 993 packages, while another led with more than 12 hundred. Officials say the annual program included door to door, booth, and online sales supporting local service units.
Read MoreWayne County Woman Charged In Alleged Cancer Donation Scam
A 46 year old woman from Fairfield is facing charges after investigators say she faked a cancer diagnosis to collect donations. Stacey R. Robbins is charged with theft and deceptive practices tied to incidents between November 2024 and March 2025. Court records show Robbins allegedly received between 500 and 10 thousand dollars from school fundraisers […]
Read MorePritzker Bars State Workers From Using Insider Info In Betting Markets
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed an executive order banning state employees from using insider information to place bets in prediction markets. The order applies to all state workers and officials, blocking both direct betting and sharing information with others. It comes as platforms like Polymarket grow in popularity. State officials say the move strengthens […]
Read MoreHistoric One Room Schoolhouse Reopens On Salem Campus
A piece of local history is back in use in Salem, where a restored one room schoolhouse on the Salem Community High School campus has reopened to the public and students. The building, originally constructed in 1899 as the East Nation School, was recently cleaned and prepared for use. Third and fourth graders from Iuka […]
Read MoreSeverin Slams Redistricting Proposal Passed By Illinois House
State Representative Dave Severin is pushing back after Illinois House Democrats approved a plan to change how legislative maps are drawn. Speaking from Springfield, Severin called House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 28 an attempt to protect political power rather than improve fairness. Severin argues the proposal weakens long-standing requirements for compact and equal districts, opening […]
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