Category Archives: Local News

The City of Fairfield has LIFTED the boil order previously issued for the 600 and 700 blocks of North 1st Street. Officials confirmed that water samples from the affected area have passed safety testi...

The 17th Annual Wayne County Antique Tractor Drive is set to roll out on Labor Day, Monday, September 1st, welcoming all tractor enthusiasts. The scenic route will begin and end at Merriam Community C...

Frontier Community College will welcome incoming students to campus for New Student Orientation on Tuesday, August 19th, at the Workforce Development Center, beginning at 8 a.m. The event is designed ...

The Edwards County Treasurer's Office reminds residents that the 2024 payable 2025 real estate tax bill due dates are approaching. The first installment will be due on August 22nd with the second inst...

Illinois police agencies will soon face stricter requirements for vetting prospective officers under a new law signed Tuesday by Gov. JB Pritzker, prompted by the 2024 shooting death of Sonya Massey i...

Illinois education officials are preparing to overhaul the way student proficiency in reading, writing, math, and science is reported, a change expected to significantly boost the percentage of studen...

A single-vehicle rollover accident occurred on Sunday just before 10am near 670 County Highway 6 in Wayne County. According to the Wayne County Sheriff's Department, a 2008 Chevrolet 4-door driven by ...

Wayne County Treasurer, Yvette Anderson announced that property tax bills have been mailed as of Tuesday, August 12th. Residents are reminded that the first installment is due on October 3rd followed ...

Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual(s) responsible for stealing three firearms from the Nick Downen property in Wayne City. The stol...

The Grayville City Council quickly worked through a brief agenda Monday night, adjourning after just ten minutes in open session. No executive session was held, and the only agenda item-an amendment t...