Category Archives: Local News

The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the southern Illinois region from midnight tonight through noon Sunday. A blast of Arctic air is expected to mo...

Reports out of Carmi say a Crossville man was arrested after allegedly throwing a big rock at a passing vehicle causing significant damage Friday afternoon. Police responded to the scene and talked to...

Illinois State Police continue to investigate traffic crash in Franklin County late Friday afternoon that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. State police said one person was struck in the northbou...

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill that will allow terminally ill Illinois residents to end their lives with physician-prescribed medication. A state report says the law will only apply...

Local and area law enforcement are urging businesses to be vigilant after a recent surge in counterfeit $100 bills being passed in the region. On Monday, Fairfield Save-A-Lot Manager, Tyler Lampley re...

The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce has canceled this weekend's lighted Christmas Parade, citing dangerously cold weather expected in the area. ALL other events will be held as scheduled Saturday in A...

The Wayne County Memorial VFW in Fairfield will host its annual Christmas Dinner this Saturday, December 13. The family-friendly event will kick off with raffles for fruit baskets from Sav-a-Lot and a...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer service within and outside of the Hospital. Kelly ...

The Hamilton Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced a new full-ride Nursing Scholarship in collaboration with the Rend Lake College Foundation. This annual scholarship will support a local student...

Edwards County Community Unit School District No. 1 Board of Education has scheduled a public hearing for Monday, December 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the K-12 Band Room. The hearing will address a prop...