The City of Fairfield and Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will present the annual Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 5th, beginning at 5 p.m. This year's parade theme is "Merry, Bright, and Grinchy." Entries are being accepted from individuals, businesses, organizations, churches and bands. There...

One person was injured Monday afternoon in a crash involving two tractor-trailer semis on U.S. Route 45 in northern Wayne County. Illinois State Police Troop 9 and the Wayne County Sheriff's Department responded at approximately 3:03 p.m. to U.S. 45 at 2250 North, just south of the Clay-Wayne County line. According to ...

The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education handled a relatively light agenda during its regular monthly meeting Thursday, October 15th. The board approved participation in a $50,000 matching School Maintenance Grant for Phase 2 RFP projects. Board members also approved the updated PRESS Policy 122, Exhibit ...

The Fairfield Grade School District Board of Education approved its annual agreement with WADI during Monday night's meeting and took action on one personnel matter following closed session. Superintendent Kristina Gardner reported the district has received 28% of its projected revenue and spent 24% of its FY27 budget....

Christmas for Kids has launched a new Facebook page as the Wayne County nonprofit prepares for the 2026 holiday season. The organization helps provide Christmas gifts for local children who might otherwise go without. One of the biggest changes this year will be the addition of online sign-ups. Families will be able to...

A 22-year-old West Salem man has been formally charged with aggravated battery of a police officer in Edwards County. Harry W. Cassady faces one count of aggravated battery of a police officer, a Class 2 felony under Illinois law. Cassady made his initial appearance in Edwards County Circuit Court on last Friday. Follo...

The North Wayne Community Unit School District Number 200 Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Wednesday, October 21, at 6 p.m. in the Cisne Middle School gymnasium. Among the items on the agenda is an update on a possible building project within the district. Board members will also discuss and con...

Young deer hunters in Wayne County and several surrounding Southern Illinois counties helped Illinois establish a new record during the 2026 youth firearm deer hunting season. According to preliminary figures from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, youth hunters statewide harvested 4,852 deer during the Octo...

Edwards County FFA members recently competed in two Section 23 Career Development Events, earning fourth-place finishes in both job interview and agricultural education competitions. On October 13th, Quentin Pike and Hallie Shelton represented Edwards County FFA in the Job Interview CDE at Wabash Valley College. The co...

A 56-year-old man remains in the Wabash County Jail after being charged with two felonies stemming from an alleged incident involving a 20-year-old woman. Jeremy Jay Drew was arrested earlier this month and charged by Wabash County State's Attorney Kelli Storckman with criminal sexual abuse, a Class 2 felony, and aggra...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. NCOE at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. *** SENIOR NIGHT *** OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Wayne City vs. Altamont JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL: Jasper at Wayne City New Hope vs. Grayville AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM MONDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOL...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Robinson at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne at North Clay Wayne City vs. Mt. Carmel JR HIGH BOYS BASKETBALL: Wayne City vs. Bluford JR HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL: Fairfield vs. Albion Jasper vs. Cisne A...

LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS AND GIRLS BASKETBALL: BLUFORD JV SHOOTOUT: Local teams participating are New Hope Boys, Wayne City Boys, Cisne Boys, and New Hope Girls JR HIGH CROSS COUNTRY STATE MEETS AT DUQUOIN: SIJH...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Fairfield Mules Football vs. Hamilton County at the Trainyard 7:00 p.m **SENIOR NIGHT** - Seniors for Football, Cheer, Band, and Cross Country will be recognized before the game. WFIW's LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler EXPANDED Pre-Game Show will begin at 6:00 p.m. with Mules Head Coach, Justi...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at Carmi-White County (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. The Black Diamond Conference-East title will be on the line and with a Fairfield victory, it will secure the outright conference championship. Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Black Diamond Conference Championship ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: NO LOCAL EVENTS SCHEDULED AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: The Fairfield Lady Mules Volleyball Team took care of business Tuesday night at the Mule Barn, sweeping Eldorado in a Black Diamond Conference matchup and s...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Eldorado at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Roger lee Invitational at Dolan Lake 4:00 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis at Salem 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne vs. Carmi-White County Wayne Ci...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules JV Football vs. CZRE at the Trainyard 6:00 p.m. Lady Mules Volleyball at Edwards County (3 Levels) PINK-OUT GAME 5:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Frontier Bobcats at Lincoln Trail College AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THE WEEKEND: HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY...