Category Archives: Local News

According to the USDA, as of Sunday, Illinois farmers have harvested 2% of their corn, with 53% rated in good to excellent condition. Notably, 27% of the corn crop has reached maturity, and 87% is den...

The annual Christmas with a Biker fundraiser will be held Saturday, September 13th on the Save A Lot parking lot in Fairfield. Food will be served beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing until sold out. O...

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is now accepting applications for its Safe Routes to School program. The initiative offers funding to projects that promote safer walking, biking, and ...

The Geff Ruritan Club invites the community to enjoy their monthly all-you-can-eat, self-serve buffet breakfast on Saturday, September 13th from 7 to 9 a.m. The breakfast menu includes: Sausage pattie...

The annual Wynoose Chowder will be held Saturday, September 13th at the Wynoose Community Building. Serving will begin at 4 p.m. and continue until the food is gone. Drive-thru service will be availab...

The Fifth District Court of Appeals in Mt. Vernon has denied Steven Schmittler's appeal of his murder conviction for the 2021 killing of Grayville oilfield worker Tommy "T.J." Burns. Schmittler, 59, i...

  The Fairfield Lions Club will host free hearing screenings tomorrow (Wednesday) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community of Christ Church on Windsor Lane in Fairfield. Also, the American Red Cro...

  The Illinois State Police (ISP) have arrested 25-year-old Jesse W. Trout of Eldorado on a charge of First-Degree Murder (Class M Felony) following a deadly shooting in Eldorado early Sunday mor...

The Wayne County Board will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, September 11th at 7 p.m. in the upstairs courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse. The meeting will begin with prayer, the Pledge of A...

The Department of Homeland Security is launching an immigration crackdown this week in Chicago and across Illinois. The DHS announced yesterday on social media the launch of Operation Midway Blitz in ...