Category Archives: Local News

Three men from Lakeland, Florida, have been convicted and sentenced in Union County following an Illinois Conservation Police investigation into serious wildlife violations involving the illegal harve...

A new law signed Monday by Governor JB Pritzker will make it easier for Illinois police to remove squatters illegally occupying someone's home. Senate Bill 1563, now law, clarifies that law enforcemen...

Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual or individuals responsible for the theft of a handgun and cash from a vehicle belonging to ...

The National Weather Service in Paducah continues to warn of dangerous heat and humidity across the region this week. Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories remain in effect for much of the area to...

On Saturday, July 26th, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Blessed Blooms Flower Farm & Market located at 1618 W Main St in Fairfield will host the Turner Benefit Market: Honoring the Foundation, Growing th...

Wayne City residents interested in participating in the upcoming Bean Queen Pageant are encouraged to attend an informational meeting scheduled for July 26th at 1 p.m. at the Wayne City Community Buil...

Hamilton Memorial Hospital invites the public to join them this Saturday at 9 a.m. for Walk With a Doc, now taking place indoors at the Hamilton County Senior High School gym. As summer temperatures c...

The City of Fairfield Water Department has issued a boil order for customers on County Road 2225E. Residents are advised to boil all water intended for human consumption until further notice. The orde...

The Wayne County Family Enrichment Program is now enrolling families in a free, early childhood support program designed for those who are expecting a child or have/foster a child up to the age of thr...

Audrey Greatline of Albion has earned top honors in the State of Illinois Patriotic Art Contest, taking 1st place and receiving a $500 award. The prize was presented by Marsha Wiseman on behalf of VFW...