Category Archives: Local News

The Fairfield City Council meets this Tuesday night for their regular meeting. A Public Hearing will precede the regular meeting at 5:50 p.m. concerning a Tax Levy, with an ordinance approving the Tax...

The former Wayne City Police Chief was scheduled to make a court appearance Friday. Anson Fenton is facing federal charges after being accused of selling forfeited items confiscated by the department....

Williamson County Police arrested a man Friday following a multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus with over 25 students on board. Reports out of Williamson County say Joshua Jessie was taken into ...

One man was charged following a high speed pursuit and crash Thursday afternoon in Franklin County. Media reports say the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office was notified early Thursday afternoon of a v...

  A Salem, IL man was arrested after an attempted aggravated robbery at the Holiday Inn in Salem. Media reports say 53 year old Christopher Melton entered the hotel's lobby this past Wednesday we...

As the holiday season brings a surge in residential package deliveries, local law enforcement is reminding residents to take extra precautions to protect their shipments. According to recent reports, ...

McLeansboro is gearing up for a day full of festive holiday cheer this Saturday, with a variety of Christmas events planned for the entire community to enjoy. The celebrations kick off early with Brea...

The Wayne City Board of Trustees recently met to address several concerning issues, including the ongoing search for a new Police Officer and Police Chief. The vacancy follows the resignation of forme...

Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas announces the results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols in Effingham, Wabash, and Wayne counties during November...

Last summer, Fairfield Memorial Hospital fell victim to a cyber attack orchestrated by the notorious Russian ransomware group, LockBit. This attack resulted in a complete shutdown of the hospital's co...