Category Archives: Local News

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...

The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board of Education met Wednesday evening at Cisne Middle School, approving a series of consent agenda items and taking action on staffing and upcomi...

Kylar VanMatre of rural Albion and a member of the Edwards County Blue Ribbon 4-H Club achieved outstanding results at the 102nd annual American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) National Show, held ...

The Hamilton County Rotary Club is spreading holiday cheer with a series of featured events on Saturday, December 6th. Residents of all ages are invited to join in the festivities, which promise a day...

Following a six-week lapse in reporting due to the government shutdown, the USDA has released its first Crop Progress Report. As of Sunday, winter wheat planting in the state is nearly complete at 93%...

A Wayne County jury deliberated for less than an hour Wednesday afternoon before finding former Fairfield High School tennis coach Joshua Rockett not guilty on three charges of criminal sexual abuse. ...

The City of Fairfield has announced that Republic Services will be running trash routes on a one-day delay for Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th. Residents whose normal trash collectio...

Fairfield Community High School has announced its list of Illinois State Scholars for the 2026-2027 academic year. The prestigious State Scholar Program honors students across Illinois for exceptional...

The Phelps Family Christmas Display will officially light up for the season on Thanksgiving night, November 27th at 5:30pm. The popular holiday attraction features thousands of Christmas lights synchr...

Residents on several streets in Clay City are under a boil water order until further notice, according to a notice from the village office. The affected areas include: South 1st Street (starting at th...