Category Archives: Local News

  Shoppers browsing the lighting aisle in Illinois hardware stores may notice a familiar product disappearing. As of January 1, compact fluorescent light bulbs, commonly known as CFLs, can no lon...

  The Wayne County Farm Bureau is inviting members and guests to join a one-day chartered bus trip to the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Th...

  White County resident Ashley Thompson is back home after taking part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience - helping decorate the White House for Christmas. Thompson was one of just 145 people sel...

Ferrell Hospital and several other regional medical facilities have implemented temporary visitor restrictions due to a rise in flu cases across Illinois and the surrounding tri-state area. Health off...

The Wayne County Board held its January meeting on Thursday evening in the upstairs courtroom, with nine members present. Board members Eddie Barbre, TJ Vaughan, Matt Shreve, Quinton Greenwalt, and St...

Wayne County State's Attorney Kyle Ellis is releasing the office's annual update, marking just over one year since his appointment to the position. Ellis took the opportunity to inform the County Boar...

A home located across from the Fairfield Community High School Gym at 203 West King Street was heavily damaged by fire early this (Friday) morning. The Fairfield City Fire Department, Fairfield Rural ...

Members of the Fairfield Elks Lodge gathered Thursday night to discuss the future of the financially troubled organization, ultimately signaling a commitment to continue operations rather than close t...

The Geff Ruritan Club will hold its monthly all-you-can-eat, self-serve buffet breakfast tomorrow (Saturday) from 7 to 9 a.m. The breakfast will feature a menu including sausage patties, scrambled egg...

Full Armor Christian Academy in conjunction with Elm Street Christian Church, located at 727 E Elm St in Olney, will host a special community event titled "Empowering the Next Generation: A Night With...