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Senator Jil Tracy Running for Re-Election

Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia

Senator Jil Tracy Running for Re-Election

By Steven Spencer Senator Jil Tracy announced her re-election campaign last week for the Illinois Senate. In the announcement, Senator Tracy said she will remain focused on faith, family and fiscal responsibility for the twelve counties she serves in the 50th Senate District. She also criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker’s budgeting and higher taxes that continue to burden the hardworking families in Southern Illinois. “I am running for re-election…See the Story

Vandalia girl looking for help

Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia

Vandalia girl looking for help

Mackenzie Roper of Vandalia is an Eleven year old and is looking to move on in the Colossal Junior Ranger Competition. She is currently in the quarterfinals and is in the top 1% of the nationwide competitors. She is in need of help from the public to advance to the semifinals. Voting ends on Thursday July 10th. To help Mackenzie, you can vote at this address: https://jr-ranger.org/2025/mackenzie-d5bb?fbclid=IwY2xjawLYySNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABic…Read Article

VCHS Girls Summer League

Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia

VCHS Girls Summer League

The post VCHS Girls Summer League appeared first on The Leader Union.Read Article

Vandalia City Council Meeting Held

DEBORAH SIMCOX Correspondent At the Monday, July 7 Vandalia City Council Meeting, these New Business Public Questions & Comments items were approved: •Planning Commission Meeting Minutes from June 24, 2025, •Zoning Board Minutes for June 11, 2025, •2025 Bridge Inspections, •Resolution #2025-07-07-B, authorizing road closure on August 16 for the 2025 Second Annual Vandalia, IL Car Cruise, •Resolution #2025-07-07-C, authorizing road…Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia Read Article

Hunter Safety Course at Buck Stop Archery

A Hunter Safety Course will be held at Buck Stop Archery south of Brownstown, IL on July 18 and 19, 2025. Course hours are from 9 am to 4:30 pm on Friday, July 18 and from 9 am to 12:30 pm on Saturday, July 19, 2025. The preferred minimum age is 10 and the class is limited to 55 participants. Please call Buck Stop Archery at 618/427-5264 by 5 pm on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 to register. Participants should bring a pencil. Lunch may be…Archery · Vandalia Read Article

Joan DeVee Robertson, 90, Vandalia

Joan DeVee Robertson, 90, of Vandalia, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at SBL Fayette County Hospital LTC in Vandalia. Services will be announced at a later date. Memorials: Holy Cross Lutheran Radio Ministry and or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Miller Funeral Home, Vandalia, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.millerfh.net. She was born November 14, 1934, in Tilden, NE, t…Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia Read Article

St.Elmo man killed in crash

A 24 year-old St. Elmo man was killed in a single vehicle accident on a rural road northwest of Ramsey early Saturday morning. Alexander D. Lawinger was the operator of a motorcycle that missed a curve and left the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Fayette County Coroner’s Office. An autopsy on Lawinger will be scheduled. Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was also on scene but no further details are being released at this…Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia Read Article

65th Anniversary Open House

Vernon Lee Brazle of Brownstown and the former Judith Elaine Baldwin of Danville were married July 9, 1960 at the Central Christian Church in Danville, Il. In celebration of their union, they will be hosting friends and family at an open house on July 5, from 2pm to 4:30pm in the Liberty Christian Church fellowship hall at 1593 E. 2300 Avenue (5 ½ miles north of Brownstown. The Brazles are the parents of three children: Vernon Jr. of Murfr…Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia Read Article

Ellsworth 70th Wedding Anniversary

Leroy and Patty Ellsworth celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on June 16th. They were married on June 16th 1955 in Brownstown Il. Leroy was raised in the Vandalia area and Pat was raised in Brownstown. They lived much of their adult life in Greenville and currently reside in Vandalia. The post Ellsworth 70th Wedding Anniversary appeared first on The Leader Union.Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia Read Article

Land of Lincoln Credit Union announces new Branch Manager

Land of Lincoln Credit Union (LLCU) announced that Desiree Behl has been hired as the new Branch Manager of the Effingham South branch. Behl will oversee the sales and operations of the Effingham South branch, as well as serving as a Loan Officer. Over the last 25 years, Desiree has gained experience in the financial industry as an Administrative Assistant in wealth management, Loan Deposit Specialist, and a Mortgage Underwriter. Most recently, …Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia Read Article

Alexander Dane Lawinger, 24

Alexander Dane Lawinger age 24 entered into eternal life on Saturday morning June 28, 2025. Alex was born on December 15, 2000 to Jane M Lawinger. Alex‘s lifelong home was Vandalia Illinois. Alex graduated from Vandalia high school in 2019. At age 17 Alex joined and served in the reserves – US Army National Guard. As an adult, he helped his mother a lot with their Airbnb cabins, and wooded acreage with fishing ponds located north of Saint Elmo, …Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia Read Article

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