Category Archives: Local News
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE BREAKS GROUND ON NEW CANINE TRAINING FACILITY
ISP Col. Chris Owen, CDB Deputy Director of Construction Lisa Hennigh, ISP Director Brendan Kelly break ground on canine facility. The Illinois State Police (ISP) and Capital Development...
Apr 10, 2026
WAYNE CITY WOMAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGED CHILD ENDANGERMENT INCIDENT
Monday night at approximately 9:17 p.m., Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a rural Wayne City residence for a welfare check on two juvenile children. The response was prompted by a call rep...
Apr 10, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD HEARS REPORTS ON EXTENSION PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY INITIATIVES, AND COUNTY OPERATIONS
The Wayne County Board met Thursday evening in the upstairs courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse to hear updates from various organizations and county departments. Tara Buerster, Director for Illi...
Apr 10, 2026
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2026 PROM SET FOR SATURDAY AT ELKS LODGE
The Fairfield Community High School Class of 2026 Senior Prom is set for Saturday at 6pm at the Fairfield Elks Lodge with the theme, "At Last We See The Light." The festivities begin with promenade an...
Apr 10, 2026
FAIRFIELD BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WAYNE COUNTY STUDENTS AND WOMEN
The Fairfield Business and Professional Women's Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from Wayne County High School senior girls, as well as mature women returning to college. Each scho...
Apr 10, 2026
MUSIC TRIVIA NIGHT TO ROCK WAYNE CITY TONIGHT (FRIDAY)
Music lovers and trivia enthusiasts are invited to test their knowledge at the highly anticipated Music Trivia Night sponsored by Wayne City Matters and hosted by Tony Waters. The event, covering all ...
Apr 10, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY ARTS ALLIANCE HOSTS INAUGURAL YOUTH FINE ART COMPETITION AND EXHIBITION
The Wayne County Arts Alliance is shining a spotlight on the creative talents of local youth with its first-ever fine art competition and exhibition for high school and college students. The event wil...
Apr 10, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY HANNA HOUSE NOW OPEN SATURDAYS; NEW CIVIL WAR BOOK PRESENTATION SCHEDULED
The Wayne County Historical Society's Hanna House Museum is now open for the 2026 season. Visitors can explore the museum every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October, or by appointment. This...
Apr 10, 2026
HALF POT BINGA EVENT TO SUPPORT GRAYVILLE DAYS SET FOR SUNDAY
The public is invited to join in the fun and support Grayville Days 2026 at the upcoming Half Pot Binga event on Sunday. The event will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Event Buildin...
Apr 10, 2026
VOLUNTEER FIREMANS ASSOCIATION OF WEST SALEM TO HOST ANNUAL PORK CHOP SUPPER SATURDAY
The Volunteer Fireman's Association of West Salem is inviting the community to its Annual Pork Chop Supper, set for Saturday at the West Salem Fire House. Serving begins at 4:00 p.m., with guests welc...
Apr 10, 2026