WAKO News

The Vincennes Redevelopment Commission (RDC) met Thursday at City Hall and discussed the possibility of transfering unused commission funds for use as start-up money for a potential new residential

The Red Hill Unit #10 Board of Education met in regular monthly session Thursday night in Bridgeport and discussed consideration of a memorandum of understanding with the Lawrence County Health

Federal, state and local law enforcement authorities are reminding Lawrence County residents and business owners that with the holiday shopping picking up as Christmas draws closer, be aware of

The City of Bridgeport has announced that a boil order remains in effect till further notice for city water customers on Emily Lane and south of the overhead on Kings Hill Road including Alma

The grand ole man of Christmas, Santa Claus, will be the guest of honor and ride in the 1st City of Bridgeport Lighted Christmas Parade. It is scheduled to step off at 6 p.m. Thursday on Main

The Illinois Eastern Community College District #529 Board of Trustees met this week in Fairfield. They recieved a report that the fall enrollment for 2022 is up over 1% over the same time last

The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has named it’s Executive Board for 2023. Jenny Weger will be President, Danielle Stevens will be Vice President, Susan McDonald Secretary, Peggy

Lawrenceville Police made 2 arrests this week for Theft Under $500. Taken into custody were Michael Campbell and Sherri Wirth both of Lawrenceville on the charge. Campbell was released from the

Lawrence County States Attorney Brady Waldrop has announced that two people were given prison terms this week in Lawrence County Circuit Court. 47 year old Charles Oakley of Lawrenceville pled

St Francisville City officials have informed WAKO News that the toll bridge will be closed on Thursday December 15th for maintenence work. It is scheduled to be shutdown to vehicular traffic