Category Archives: Local News

ALLSTATE PLANNING RATE HIKE FOR ILLINOIS HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE CUSTOMERS
Allstate is planning a homeowners insurance rate hike for its customers next year. The Chicago Sun Times reports customers of the Northbrook based company will see rates jump on average of nearly nine...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM THIS MORNING
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for portions of Southern Illinois, Southwest Indiana, Western Kentucky, and Southeast Missouri, which remains in effect until 9 ...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

TWO FAIRFIELD MEN ARRESTED ON THEFT, TRESPASS AND DRUG CHARGES
David T. Asher Johnathan J. Fletcher Two Fairfield men were arrested late Monday night following a report of trespassers at a property just outside of Fairfield. According to the Wayne C...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

MICHAEL MEZO TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN INDIANA, FACES MULTIPLE SERIOUS CHARGES IN HAMILTON COUNTY
Hamilton County officials confirm that 63-year-old Michael J. Mezo has been taken into custody in Corydon, Indiana, following information received by Hamilton County 911 Communications from Indiana St...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

CITY OF FAIRFIELD ANNOUNCES TRASH PICKUP DELAYS FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAYS
The City of Fairfield has announced changes to the trash collection schedule due to the upcoming Christmas Day and New Year's Day holidays. Republic Services will operate trash routes on a one-day del...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

REPUBLIC TRASH COLLECTION DELAYED ONE DAY FOR CHRISTMAS IN WAYNE CITY
The Village of Wayne City has announced that Republic trash collection will be on a one-day delay next week due to the Christmas holiday. Residents are advised to set out their trash cans by 5 a.m. on...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU PRESENTS "AG ON THE COURT" EVENT
The Edwards County Farm Bureau is sponsoring "Ag on the Court" on Friday, January 16th at 5:00 p.m. in the Edwards County High School Gymnasium. The event promises a fun night of high school boys bask...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

ILLINOIS STATE POLICE K9 ZEUS TO GET DONATION OF BODY ARMOR
Illinois State Police K9 Zeus will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Remco's vest was sponsored by ...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

ILLINOIS MIDDLE SCHOOLERS TO EARN HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS FROM THEIR OWN SCHOOLS STARTING IN 2026
Starting in 2026, middle school students in Illinois will have a new opportunity to get ahead in their high school education. With the recent passage of House Bill 3039, middle schoolers will be able ...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025

STATE NEWS BRIEFS FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH
SCOTUS Rejects Trump's Bid To Deploy National Guard To Illinois (Chicago, IL) -- The U.S. Supreme Court is rejecting President Trump's bid to deploy the National Guard to Illinois. The nation's high c...
Mark Wells Dec 24, 2025