Category Archives: Local News

MEDICARE RELEASES NEW RATINGS FOR AREA SKILLED CARE AND NURSING FACILITIES
Medicare has released its latest quality ratings for skilled care and nursing facilities, with Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Skilled Care Unit earning a top score. The unit received a five-star rating...
Mark Wells 4h ago

REND LAKE RECREATION AREAS TO CLOSE TEMPORARILY FOR FIREARM DEER SEASONS
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is notifying visitors that several recreation areas will be temporarily closed during the Illinois firearm deer hunting seasons. Beginning today (Friday) ...
Mark Wells 4h ago

PIANO-ORGAN CHRISTMAS CONCERT SET FOR DECEMBER 7TH IN FAIRFIELD
Janie McDowell and Steve Lee will present their eighth annual Piano-Organ Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 7th at 4 p.m. at Cornerstone Community Church in Fairfield. Mike and Cori Copeland will ...
Mark Wells 4h ago

SHOP WITH A COP DONATION DRIVE UNDERWAY FOR 2025 EVENT
Beyond the Badge, FOP Lodge 303 has officially kicked off its annual Shop with a Cop donation drive, inviting the community to help make the holidays brighter for local children. This year's sponsorsh...
Mark Wells 4h ago

FAIRFIELD RETAIL MERCHANTS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE SET FOR SUNDAY
The Fairfield/Wayne County Chamber of Commerce will host the Fairfield Retail Merchants Holiday Open House on Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. Shoppers are invited to visit local stores, enjoy snacks and spec...
Mark Wells 4h ago

BOIL WATER ORDER FOR CLAY CITY HAS BEEN LIFTED
The boil water order issued earlier in the week for residents in the Clay City area has been LIFTED. Water is now safe for human consumption.
Mark Wells 4h ago

IECC BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVES POLICY UPDATES, TAX LEVY, AND PERSONNEL CHANGES
The Illinois Eastern Community College District Board of Trustees met Tuesday night and approved several updates to district policies, agreements, and personnel matters. Trustees approved revisions to...
Mark Wells 4h ago

WAYNE CITY TRASH PICKUP DELAYED ONE DAY FOR THANKSGIVING WEEK
Republic Services will run on a one-day delay for Wayne City residents during the week of Thanksgiving. Trash collection will take place on Saturday, November 29th instead of the usual Friday pickup. ...
Mark Wells 4h ago

CEDARHURST SET TO OPEN "THE LIGHTS: AN EXHIBITION OF HOLIDAY MAGIC" THIS WEEKEND
The Cedarhurst Center for the Arts campus staff and volunteers prepare for the opening of The Lights: An Exhibition of Holiday Magic this weekend. Now in its fourth year, the seasonal spectacle draws ...
Mark Wells 4h ago

MCLEANSBORO PASTOR TERRENCE "TERRY" HALL SENTENCED TO 21 MONTHS FOR COVID LOAN FRAUD
A former McLeansboro pastor who prosecutors say deceived both the federal government and his own congregation has been sentenced to prison. Terry Hall, longtime pastor of the Turning Point Church of G...
Mark Wells 22h ago