WAKO News
The Lawrenceville City Council met in regular session Thursday night at City Hall. They were updated by Mayor David Courtney on the progress of the new Farm Credit project. He did meet with officials from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the company at the location Wednesday. It was indicated that plans are to have the project bid in June and construction underway in mid-August. The council did approve the 2023-24 Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) street and alley maintenance program upon recommendation of Aaron Mefford. Mayor Courtney also announced that the Lawrenceville City Park Pool is scheduled to open Saturday May 25th for the summer season.
New work requirements for Illinois SNAP
Missing Vincennes juvenile being sought
Bridgeport man charged in fatal shooting
Lawrence County Historical Society planning Sumner history presentation
WGH Board approves expansion plans
Lawrenceville mayor praises city workers
Road renaming resolution co-authored by Criswell to honor Bobby Knight passes House
Lawrence County seek new Animal Control Warden
Lawrence County mourns the loss of Charlie Gillespie
Illinois State Fair announces digital ticketing for 2026 season
Home heating warnings
Lawrence County arrests
Knox County under Red Travel Warning
Another cold weather advisory issued
Winter storm hits region hard
Knox County drug bust
Winter storm warning issued for area
Winter storm watch in effect for area
Unit #20 Board of Education recognizes Lady Braves and heroic students
LCMH receives federal grant funding
