Category Archives: Local News

CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERS REWARD FOR INFORMATION ON WAYNE CITY STORAGE BUILDING BREAK-IN
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the person or persons responsible for breaking into a storage building rented by Gina Garrison, located south of Wayne City. ...
Mark Wells Dec 15, 2025

EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING AND REGULAR MEETING TONIGHT
Edwards County Community Unit School District No. 1 Board of Education has scheduled a public hearing tonight (Monday) at 7:00 p.m. in the K-12 Band Room. The hearing will address a proposal to sell b...
Mark Wells Dec 15, 2025

Cold Weather
The National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the southern Illinois region from midnight tonight through noon Sunday. A blast of Arctic air is expected to mo...
Mark Wells Dec 13, 2025

Crossville Man Arrested After Allegedly Throwing a Rock at a Passing Vehicle
Reports out of Carmi say a Crossville man was arrested after allegedly throwing a big rock at a passing vehicle causing significant damage Friday afternoon. Police responded to the scene and talked to...
Mark Wells Dec 13, 2025

Franklin County Fatal Traffic Crash
Illinois State Police continue to investigate traffic crash in Franklin County late Friday afternoon that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. State police said one person was struck in the northbou...
Mark Wells Dec 13, 2025

Gov Pritzker Signs "Medical Aid in Dying" Bill
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill that will allow terminally ill Illinois residents to end their lives with physician-prescribed medication. A state report says the law will only apply...
Mark Wells Dec 13, 2025

AREA BUSINESSES WARNED OF MORE COUNTERFEIT $100 BILLS CIRCULATING
Local and area law enforcement are urging businesses to be vigilant after a recent surge in counterfeit $100 bills being passed in the region. On Monday, Fairfield Save-A-Lot Manager, Tyler Lampley re...
Mark Wells Dec 12, 2025

ALBION AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CANCELS SATURDAY PARADE ONLY, ALL OTHER EVENTS TO BE HELD
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce has canceled this weekend's lighted Christmas Parade, citing dangerously cold weather expected in the area. ALL other events will be held as scheduled Saturday in A...
Mark Wells Dec 12, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY VFW TO HOST CHRISTMAS DINNER AND BINGO THIS SATURDAY
The Wayne County Memorial VFW in Fairfield will host its annual Christmas Dinner this Saturday, December 13. The family-friendly event will kick off with raffles for fruit baskets from Sav-a-Lot and a...
Mark Wells Dec 12, 2025

FMH PRESENTS DECEMBER EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Fairfield Memorial Hospital honors an employee each month who has been nominated by their peers for providing extraordinary patient care and customer service within and outside of the Hospital. Kelly ...
Mark Wells Dec 12, 2025