Category Archives: Local News

Illinois residents will now pay a small additional fee when purchasing paint as the state launches a new paint recycling program aimed at reducing environmental hazards and improving waste management....

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital has been recognized by the American Heart Association as one of more than 80 hospitals in Illinois for its outstanding commitment to improving outcomes for patients ...

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a major recall of more than one million bags of shredded cheese, following concerns that the products may contain metal fragments. The ...

ILLINOIS GAS PRICES REMAIN ABOVE $3 AS STATE RANKS 41ST NATIONALLY; ILLINOIS PATIENTS FACE LONGEST ER WAIT TIMES IN MIDWEST; SECRETARY OF STATE WARNS ON LICENSE PLATE SWAPS Illinois drivers continue t...

Volunteers for a Progressive Fairfield will once again host the annual Festival of Lights at Leo French Park, starting tonight (Friday) and running through the end of the year. The popular drive-throu...

A public reception will be held next Wednesday, December 10th to honor the retirement of longtime Fairfield surgeon Dr. Patrick Molt. The event will take place from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the MAC Educat...

Wayne County Sheriff Chris Otey has joined sheriffs from across Illinois in supporting collaborative efforts to revise portions of the SAFE-T Act, emphasizing the need to strengthen public safety, jud...

(front row (left to right) Cale Shannon, Allison Shannon, Rebecca King, Dalli Belmont back row - Mikkie Hearle, Esme Krupp, Aidyn Dickey and Kenzie Alvis) The Cisne FFA Agronomy team achieved an impre...

A Flora man has been confirmed as the winner of a $1 million prize in Monday night's Illinois Powerball drawing. The winner, who has chosen to remain anonymous, purchased the lucky ticket at Midtown P...

The Wayne City Board of Trustees opted Monday night to table for another month a proposed ordinance updating regulations for installing natural-gas piping in residences. The decision came as concerns ...