A planned HBO special focusing on the murder of Fairfield teenager Megan Nichols has been canceled. Filming had been scheduled to begin later this week in Fairfield, but producers informed individuals who were set to be interviewed that production had been shut down. Some of those expected to participate became hesitan...

The public is invited to a special presentation, "The Forgotten Eldorado, IL Story: One Town's Journey to 'Sundown'," set for Thursday, May 14th at 6 p.m. at the Groff Memorial Public Library at 118 South Middle St in Grayville. This event, sponsored by Illinois Humanities, will be led by Clifton Jackson, a n...

The Johnsonville Community Ruritan is inviting residents to join in for a lively Bingo night tonight (Friday) at the Johnsonville Ruritan Building. Doors open for food sales at 6:00 pm, with Bingo games kicking off at 6:30 pm. Participants can play 20 exciting games, receiving three cards per game with a $20 donation. ...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department, Orchardville Fire Department, Wayne City Ambulance personnel, and Air Evac of Mt. Vernon responded to a two-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon just after 3 o'clock at the intersection of County Highway 13 and County Highway 16 near Johnsonville. According to deputies, a John Dee...

The Illinois Eastern Community College District Board Of Trustees met Tuesday night at Frontier Community College in Fairfield. During the session, trustees approved naming the college's new athletic facility the Jerry Cox Athletic Center, with the main competition floor designated as Jerry Cox Court. The recognition h...

The Fairfield Lions Club is gearing up for its 3rd Annual Car Show, set to take place on May 16th at Leo French Park in Fairfield. Car enthusiasts from across the region are invited to attend the event, with registration from 8:30am to noon, with vehicle judging beginning at 10am and awards at 3pm. The event promises a...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 43-year-old Christopher Britton of Clay City Wednesday morning on a Wayne County warrant for theft (Petition for Revocation of Probation). Britton was transported and lodged in the Wayne County Jail pending a court appearance.

A smoked pork loin fundraiser is underway to benefit the Cisne Community, with proceeds going toward utilities, insurance, and building maintenance. Orders can be placed in person at Growls & Meows Veterinary Clinic or by phone at 618-673-7387. Each pork loin costs $40, with payment due at the time of order. The de...

Wabash Area Development, Inc. (WADI) has announced its 2026 Scholarship Program, offering college and occupational training scholarships to low-income individuals with high academic potential. The scholarships are funded through the Community Services Block Grant, which helps cover tuition, fees, and other program-spec...

The McLeansboro City Council met for about an hour on Tuesday night, taking several actions including approving the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and making new hires. A 15-minute public hearing preceded the regular meeting for the presentation of the FY 2027 budget. The budget was approved without corrections during the boa...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Baseball at Toledo-Cumberland 4:30pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Wayne City vs. Zeigler-Royalton HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL SCORES FROM THURSDAY: Brownstown 9, Odin 2 Carterville 10, Harrisburg 3 Chester 10, Sparta 5 Collinsville 17, East St Louis 1...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Tennis at Mt. Vernon 4:00pm CANCELLED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK: Cisne at the Webber Girls Invitational JR HIGH TRACK: Fairfield, Cisne, and Wayne City at the FCHS Train Yard Track COLLEGE BASEBALL: Frontier Bobcats at Kaskaskia College COLLEGE SOFT...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball vs. Flora at Veteran's Field 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball vs. Flora at Southwest Park 4:30pm Lady Mules Track at the Lady Bulldogs Invitational at Carmi 4:00pm Mules Boys Tennis vs. Marion at Lakeside Courts 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SO...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball at Flora 4:30pm Lady Mules Softball at Flora 4:30pm Mules Boys Track at the DuQuoin Relays 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne vs. Waltonville Wayne City vs. Odin HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne vs. Waltonville Wayne City vs. Odin...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Baseball at North Clay 4:30pm Mules Boys Track at the Foxes Invitational at Hamilton County 4:00pm Lady Mules Girls Track at the Lady Ranger Invitational at Benton 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Wayne City at Zeigler-Royalton HIGH SCHOOL GIRL...

LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: COLLEGE BASEBALL: Frontier Bobcats at Rend Lake College (Doubleheader) COLLEGE SOFTBALL: Frontier Bobcats at Shawnee Community College (Doubleheader) - POSTPONED to Saturday, May 2nd AREA SPORTS FOR SUN...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Boys Baseball at Salem (rescheduled from Wednesday) 4:30pm Mules Boys Tennis at Carterville 4:00pm OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Cisne at Dietrich Wayne City at Christ Our Rock Lutheran HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne at Dietrich Wayne City at Chr...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASEBALL: Wayne City at Webber HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOFTBALL: Cisne at North Clay Wayne City at Webber JR HIGH TRACK: Jasper, New Hope, and Cisne at Cisne COLLEGE BASEBALL: Frontier Bobcats vs. Rend Lake College COLLEGE SOFTBA...