Category Archives: Local News
IDOT, STATE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT LAUNCH HOLIDAY "DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER" CAMPAIGN
The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies across the state have joined forces for the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" ...
Dec 23, 2025
ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE RELEASES 2025 LIST OF REJECTED VANITY LICENSE PLATES
The Illinois Secretary of State's office has unveiled its annual list of rejected vanity and personalized license plate requests for 2025, showing that while drivers remain inventive, not every idea m...
Dec 23, 2025
TSA TO IMPOSE $45 FEE FOR TRAVELERS WITHOUT REAL ID STARTING FEBRUARY 1ST
Travelers who do not have a Real ID will soon face a new $45 fee to pass through TSA checkpoints, the Transportation Security Administration announced recently. The new requirement will go into effect...
Dec 23, 2025
LIONS TO COLLECT NON-WORKING CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
The Fairfield Lions Club needs your help after Christmas. Saturday, January 3rd, the Fairfield Lions Club will be collecting Christmas lights that no longer work. The collection site will be at the we...
Dec 22, 2025
BEYOND THE BADGE FOP LODGE 303 HOSTS ANNUAL SHOP WITH A COP EVENT, THANKS COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Beyond the Badge FOP Lodge 303 was honored to host its annual Shop with a Cop event Friday evening, bringing holiday cheer to local children and families. Officers joined children for a special shoppi...
Dec 22, 2025
CAVE-IN-ROCK FERRY REOPENS AFTER TEMPORARY CLOSURE DUE TO HIGH WINDS
The Cave-In-Rock Ferry resumed operations at 3 p.m. on Friday, December 19, after a temporary closure caused by high winds. The ferry provides a vital connection between KY 91 and IL Route 1, crossing...
Dec 22, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE WELCOMES 21 NEW TROOPERS FROM CADET CLASS 151
The Illinois State Police (ISP) welcomed 21 new Troopers Friday during a graduation ceremony for Cadet Class 151 at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. The new Troopers reported to seven...
Dec 22, 2025
GATEWAY REGIONAL WATER COMPANY TO SWITCH BACK TO CHLORAMINES IN WATER DISINFECTION STARTING TODAY
Beginning today (Monday), Gateway Regional Water Company will switch back from a free chlorine residual to its normal chloramines residual as the primary water disinfectant. Customers with health conc...
Dec 22, 2025
WINTER DONORAMA BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR JANUARY 7TH IN FAIRFIELD
The upcoming Winter Donorama Blood Drive will take place on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026, at the Community of Christ Church on Windsor Lane in Fairfield. Sponsored by VFW Post 4535, the event welcomes...
Dec 22, 2025
VILLAGE OF MOUNT ERIE PLACED UNDER BOIL WATER ORDER
The Village of Mount Erie is currently under a boil water order until further notice. Residents are advised to boil all water intended for human consumption, including drinking, cooking, and brushing ...
Dec 22, 2025