Category Archives: Local News

IDOT WARNS OF PAVEMENT BUCKLING DURING EXTREME HEAT
The Illinois Department of Transportation is urging motorists to watch for pavement buckling as extreme heat and humidity continue across the state. IDOT says prolonged high temperatures can cause pav...
Mark Wells Jul 02, 2026

ATTORNEY GENERAL WARNS OF STORM REPAIR SCAMS
As Southern Illinois continues recovering from recent storms, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is urging homeowners and business owners to be on guard against storm-related repair scams. Raoul wa...
Mark Wells Jul 02, 2026

NEW ILLINOIS LAWS TAKE EFFECT JULY 1ST
Several new Illinois laws took effect Wednesday bringing changes for senior drivers, schools, restaurants and animal welfare. One of the most significant changes raises the age at which most drivers m...
Mark Wells Jul 02, 2026

EXTREME HEAT TO CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY ACROSS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
The National Weather Service says dangerously hot and humid conditions will continue across Southern Illinois and the Ohio Valley through the end of the work week. An Extreme Heat Advisory rema...
Mark Wells Jul 02, 2026

FAIRFIELD PLANS TWO DAYS OF FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS
Residents of Wayne County will have several opportunities to celebrate Independence Day close to home as Fairfield hosts two days of family-friendly activities leading up to and on the Fourth of July....
Mark Wells Jul 02, 2026

CISNE TO CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY & MARY LOU FEST WITH FOOD, MUSIC, AND FIREWORKS FRIDAY
The Village of Cisne will kick off its Independence Day celebration tomorrow (Friday) with an evening of food, live entertainment, and fireworks. Food trucks will open at 5 p.m. in the back parking lo...
Mark Wells Jul 02, 2026

ALBION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION FOR NATION'S 250TH BIRTHDAY SET FOR FRIDAY
The Albion Chamber of Commerce will host an Independence Day celebration in honor of the nation's 250th birthday. The event will be held tomorrow (Friday) from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Albion Amphitheater ...
Mark Wells Jul 02, 2026

FAIRFIELD CITY BAND PERFORMS FINAL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES TONIGHT (THURSDAY) ON THE WAYNE COUNTY COURTHOUSE LAWN
The Fairfield City Band's final Summer Concert Series concludes tonight (Thursday) in Fairfield. The concert will be held at 7 p.m. on the south side of the Wayne County Courthouse lawn. A patriotic c...
Mark Wells Jul 02, 2026

FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS RETURN TO REND LAKE WITH TWO-NIGHT CELEBRATION
Fireworks will once again light up the sky at Rend Lake this summer as the 2026 Rend Lake Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration is set for tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday at the Rend Lake Golf Resort, l...
Mark Wells Jul 02, 2026

FAIRFIELD BOIL WATER ORDER REMAINS IN EFFECT
The City of Fairfield Water Department says a boil water order remains in effect for portions of the city following water line repairs. The advisory applies to residents on the north side of Shoreway ...
Mark Wells Jul 02, 2026