A status hearing was held Thursday morning in Richland County for 25-year-old Dylan M. Jones of Olney, who is charged in the deaths of 52-year-old John D. Jones Jr. and 73-year-old Deborah J. Jones. Jones is charged with four counts of first-degree murder with intent to kill or do great bodily harm and two counts of fi...

The Illinois Fifth District Appellate Court has rejected the latest appeal filed by 71-year-old Cecil Sutherland, who continues to challenge his conviction in the 1987 rape and murder of Amy Schulz. Sutherland, who was convicted twice and twice sentenced to death, argued that he received ineffective assistance of couns...

Fairfield residents will have two opportunities to enjoy free admission to the Fairfield Public Swimming Pool on Saturday thanks to the generosity of local sponsors. The first free swim will be sponsored by Tyler Dobbs and will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. A second free swim, sponsored by New Beginnings Church, will fol...

Frontier Community College will host a free community swim on Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Fairfield Public Swimming Pool, located at Leo French Park in Fairfield. Admission to the pool will be free throughout the event. Complimentary water and popsicles will also be available for attendees. The free swim is one of s...

41st Ministries, The Bridge Church, and New Beginnings Church are teaming up to host an even bigger Back-to-School Giveaway this year. Tomorrow (Saturday) from 2 to 5 pm at The Bridge Church on IL Hwy 15 west of Fairfield, families can pick up free school supplies, food, clothing, and fun items for all ages. There will...

New testimony in the First Brands Group bankruptcy case has shed additional light on the alleged financial fraud that preceded the company's collapse. During a hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court last week, First Brands Chief Executive Officer Charles Moore testified that former CEO Patrick James directed finance employee...

Southern Illinois lawmakers are voicing strong opposition to the Illinois Department of Human Services' decision to significantly scale back operations at Choate Developmental Center, warning the move will cost jobs and displace vulnerable residents. Under the state's plan, announced Thursday in a letter to employees, ...

The annual Johnsonville Community Days celebration will return Friday, July 31st through Sunday, August 2nd with a full weekend of family-friendly activities, entertainment, and food. The festivities begin Friday evening with a Truck and Tractor Pull, along with bingo. Saturday's schedule includes a 5K Run/Walk, Car, T...

Illinois will launch a statewide Blue Envelope Program on January 1, 2027, to help make traffic stops safer and less stressful for drivers with autism spectrum disorder. The voluntary program, administered by the Illinois Secretary of State's Office in partnership with law enforcement and autism advocacy organizations,...

Frontier Community College is inviting area residents to stay active this fall by participating in its Weekly Basketball Night community education course. The open gym basketball sessions will be held Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the New Hope Grade School gym in Fairfield. The program, led by Clark Griffith, is open ...

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***NATIONAL SPORTS*** WEDNESDAY'S SCOREBOARD MLB American League ------- Chicago White Sox 4, Texas Rangers 2 The White Sox topped the Rangers 4-2 in the rubber match of their series in Texas. Andrew Benintendi and Chase Meidroth drove in two runs apiece for Chicago, which improved to 4-and-2 since the break. The Sox h...

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LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR MONDAY, JULY 20TH ***NATIONAL SPORTS*** SUNDAY'S SCOREBOARD MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL: Arizona Diamondbacks 8, St. Louis Cardinals 7 10 Innings Chicago Cubs 10, Minnesota Twins 1 Cincinnati Reds 9, Colorado Rockies 6 San Diego Padres 19, Kansas City Royals 2 Chicago White Sox 3, Toronto Blu...

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LOCAL AND NATIONAL SPORTS FOR FRIDAY, JULY 17TH LOCAL SPORTS: LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL: PITCHING MACHINE LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME: Black Team 13, Red Team 8 The Pitching Machine League All-Star Home Run Dinger Derby was won by Kade Devoy with 3 over the fence Dingers. ***NATIONAL SPORTS*** THURSDAY'S SCOREBOARD MAJOR LEA...

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