Category Archives: Local News

The McLeansboro City Council held the first reading of an ordinance on Tuesday night that would ban the sale and delivery of Kratom and its derivatives within city limits. Council members will have th...

Tensions remain high in Wabash County following this week's vote to approve a large-scale solar farm in rural areas of the county. After the county commissioners voted in favor of an application from ...

Thousands of cases of salad dressing and barbecue sauce have been recalled after "foreign objects" were found in some of the ingredients, according to a recent enforcement report from the U.S. Food an...

Illinois farmers who plant cover crops this fall can once again qualify for a discount on next year's crop insurance premiums through the Illinois Department of Agriculture's (IDOA) Fall Covers for Sp...

The City of Fairfield has announced changes to the trash collection schedule due to the upcoming Christmas Day and New Year's Day holidays. Republic Services will operate trash routes on a one-day del...

The Village of Wayne City has announced that Republic trash collection will be on a one-day delay next week due to the Christmas holiday. Residents are advised to set out their trash cans by 5 a.m. on...

The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight (Thursday) at 6:00 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall. The meeting will begin with roll call and proceed t...

Volunteers for a Progressive Fairfield hosting the annual Festival of Lights at Leo French Park which runs through the end of the year. The popular drive-through light display will be open at all hour...

Area businesses and individuals will once again be hosting a "free skate" for elementary students in Wayne County at Skateland Roller Sport in Fairfield on Monday, December 29th from 5:30-8:30 PM. All...

The Hamilton County Board is set to appoint Assistant State's Attorney Sarah Mead as the new Hamilton County State's Attorney during a special meeting scheduled for Friday at 5:30 p.m. at the Hamilton...