Category Archives: Local News
MAN FACES MULTIPLE DRUG CHARGES FOLLOWING MT. VERNON TRAFFIC STOP
(Photo credit: Jefferson Co. Sheriff's Department Facebook page) A Mt. Vernon traffic stop Sunday night led to the arrest of a man now facing multiple drug-related charges. According to the Jefferson ...
Aug 12, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CELEBRATE PASSAGE OF ALICIA'S LAW TO COMBAT INTERNET CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN
The Illinois State Police (ISP) is marking a major step forward in the fight against online crimes targeting minors with the signing of House Bill 2586, known as Alicia's Law. Named after Alicia "Koza...
Aug 12, 2025
BOIL ORDER ISSUED FOR PORTION OF NORTH 1ST STREET IN FAIRFIELD
The City of Fairfield Water Department has issued a boil order for residents in the 600 and 700 blocks of North 1st Street following the completion of water line repairs. Officials advise that any wat...
Aug 12, 2025
WAYNE CITY BEAN DAYS 2025 PROMISES FULL LINEUP OF FAMILY FUN
The Wayne City Ruritans welcome one of the community's favorite traditions with Bean Days 2025, themed "Small Town Know How." A packed schedule of events will take place over multiple days in Septembe...
Aug 11, 2025
GRAYVILLE DAYS 2025 EVENT SCHEDULE RELEASED, PACKED WITH FOOD, FUN, AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
The community of Grayville is gearing up for a weekend full of excitement, live music, family fun and food as Grayville Days 2025 takes place from Friday, August 29th through Sunday, August 31st. Fest...
Aug 11, 2025
FATAL SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH REPORTED ON I-57 IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Jefferson County on Saturday night. According to Illinois State Police Troop 10, the crash occurred at 9:38 p.m. Saturday along Interstate 57 nea...
Aug 11, 2025
MAGNITUDE 2.6 EARTHQUAKE REPORTED NEAR CYNTHIANA INDIANA, FELT ACROSS TRI-STATE
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed that a small earthquake struck the Tri-State region late Friday night. According to USGS data, the magnitude 2.6 quake occurred at 10:06 p.m. o...
Aug 11, 2025
NEWS FROM AROUND THE STATE AUGUST 11TH
Michael Madigan is being ordered to report to prison while he appeals his conviction in his corruption case. A federal judge denied a request by the former Illinois House Speaker to remain free. Madig...
Aug 11, 2025
FATAL CRASH SOUTH OF SIMS CLAIMS LIFE OF WAYNE CITY MAN
A 27-year-old Wayne City man was killed early Sunday morning in a single-vehicle accident on a gravel T-intersection road south of Sims. According to authorities, the crash occurred in the early morni...
Aug 11, 2025
60TH FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI DINNER TO BE HELD OCTOBER 18TH
The Fairfield Community High School Alumni Association invites all former attendees of FCHS to gather for an evening of memories, reconnection, and celebration at the 60th FCHS Alumni Dinner, held Sat...
Aug 11, 2025