Category Archives: Local News
International Migration Spurs Modest Population Growth in Illinois Amid Record Outmigration
Illinois saw its population grow by 16,108 residents between July 2024 and June 2025, according to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates. This marks the third consecutive year of gains, thanks almos...
Jan 31, 2026
CELESTE FARRIS GARRETT ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR WAYNE COUNTY TREASURER
Celeste Farris Garrett has announced her candidacy for Wayne County Treasurer, bringing a wealth of financial expertise and deep community roots to the race. Born and raised in Fairfield, Garrett hold...
Jan 30, 2026
FIRST BRANDS EXECUTIVES INDICTED FOR MASSIVE FRAUD SCHEME
The parent company of Champion Labs in Albion is at the center of a federal fraud case after the unsealing of an indictment against former First Brands Group, LLC CEO Patrick James and his brot...
Jan 30, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT NEWS FROM THURSDAY
On Thursday in Wayne County Circuit Court, 31-year-old, Kayti Carter of Fairfieldpled guilty to Retail Theft. Carter was placed on reporting court supervision for one year and ordered to pay court cos...
Jan 30, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU ANNOUNCES 2026 WINTER MEETING SERIES
The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced its 2026 Winter Meeting Series, offering area farmers and landowners a variety of timely and informative sessions. On Monday, February 1st at 12 p.m...
Jan 30, 2026
CERTIFIED LIVESTOCK MANAGER TRAINING WORKSHOP SET FOR FEBRUARY IN EFFINGHAM
Farm operators and staff looking to strengthen their livestock operations can get certified this February at the Certified Livestock Manager Training, or CLMT, workshop in Effingham. Hosted by the Uni...
Jan 30, 2026
ILLINOIS RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO CHECK FOR UNCLAIMED MONEY ON NATIONAL UNCLAIMED PROPERTY DAY
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is urging residents to visit the ICash website this weekend in honor of National Unclaimed Property Day. About one in four people who check discover missing m...
Jan 30, 2026
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY ISSUED: DANGEROUS WIND CHILLS AND ARCTIC AIR EXPECTED ACROSS THE REGION
The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the entire area, effective late tonight through Saturday morning. Residents are urged to prepare for dangerously cold wind ch...
Jan 30, 2026
FAIRFIELD RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSISTS WITH STRUCTURE FIRE SOUTH OF SPRINGERTON
The Fairfield Rural Fire Department, responding at the request of White County, was called to a structure fire Wednesday afternoon at the Haley Stocke residence on County Road 1900 N., just off Route ...
Jan 30, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY CORONER'S OFFICE STAFF ATTEND ADVANCED TRAINING IN CRIME SCENE AND DEATH INVESTIGATION
Three members of the Wayne County Coroner's Office, Coroner, Shari Winter and Deputy Coroner's Beth Wilson and Lisa Clark recently participated in a two-day training session on Advanced Crime S...
Jan 30, 2026