Category Archives: Local News
WORK ZONE AWARENESS WEEK KICKS OFF START OF CONSTRUCTION SEASON
As construction activity increases across the state, the Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police, Illinois Tollway, industry partners, local agencies, and frontline construction w...
Apr 23, 2025
COUNTDOWN TO THE ILLINOIS STATE FAIR, 100 DAYS TO GO
The Illinois State Fair is excited to announce a special "100 Days Out" Celebration, set for Tuesday, April 29th, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Reisch Pavilion on the Illinois State Fairgrounds....
Apr 23, 2025
HAMILTON COUNTY BOARD MEETS WITH PROCLAMATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS ON FUNDING AND APPOINTMENTS
At a recent Hamilton County Board meeting, members discussed whether the county should continue funding Discover Downstate Illinois Tourism. The county currently contributes $250 annually, but last ye...
Apr 23, 2025
FAIRFIELD MAN FACING MULTIPLE SEXUAL ABUSE CHARGES, RELEASED UNDER STRICT PRETRIAL CONDITIONS
Joshua Rockett, 38, of Fairfield, appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court on Tuesday following his April 14th arrest by Fairfield Police. He faces multiple charges including: Aggravated Criminal Sexual...
Apr 23, 2025
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL MET TUESDAY EVENING, APPROVED TO MEET ONCE A MONTH
The Fairfield City Council met for their regular meeting last (Tuesday) night at Fairfield City Hall. The council approved the minutes from the April 8th meeting and the executive session minutes from...
Apr 23, 2025
CARMI POLICE ARREST ALBION MAN SATURDAY NIGHT
30-year-old Jonathon Heath of Albion was arrested by Carmi Police Saturday night around 7:45 for a broken registration light. During the stop, it was discovered that Heath had an active White County w...
Apr 22, 2025
EASTBOUND I-64 CLOSING FOR EMERGENCY REPAIRS IN MT. VERNON
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has announced that eastbound I-64 will be shut down for emergency repairs starting at 7pm tonight. The closure is expected to last until 7am on Wednesday. During ...
Apr 22, 2025
POLICE PURSUIT EARLY THIS MORNING ENDS IN WALTONVILLE WITH THE ARREST OF A SANDOVAL MAN
(Photo credit: Christopher Police Department) A Sandoval man, 54-year-old Scott T. Danaha is in custody following a police pursuit that ended in Waltonville. Shortly after midnight, officers of the Ch...
Apr 22, 2025
ILLINOIS FARMERS MAKE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN PLANTING AND CROP CONDITIONS, USDA REPORTS
Illinois farmers made notable strides in planting and crop development last week, according to the USDA update. The report indicates favorable weather conditions, with 4.1 days suitable for fieldwork ...
Apr 22, 2025
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL SET TO MEET TONIGHT
The Fairfield City Council is scheduled to meet tonight (Tuesday) at 6:00pm with several significant items on the agenda, ranging from election certifications to business development and public safety...
Apr 22, 2025