Category Archives: Local News
NORTH WAYNE CUSD #200 TO HOLD BUDGET HEARING AND JUNE BOARD MEETING THURSDAY
The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board of Education will meet Thursday, June 26th at Cisne Middle School for a Budget Amendment Hearing at 4:50 p.m., followed by the regular board m...
Jun 25, 2025
CDC ISSUES WARNING AFTER LISTERIA OUTBREAK LINKED TO CHICKEN ALFREDO MEALS
At least 16 people from 13 states have been hospitalized and three have died due to a possible listeria contamination linked to prepackaged chicken alfredo meals, according to the Centers for Disease ...
Jun 25, 2025
WILLIAMSON COUNTY WATERFOWL HUNTING CLUB SHUT DOWN FOR ILLEGAL BAITING
A federal judge has ordered the shutdown of a Williamson County duck hunting club for two years after the owner pleaded guilty to illegally baiting hunting fields. Hugh Thomas Burns, Jr., 67, o...
Jun 25, 2025
41ST MINISTRY TO HOST SCAVENGER HUNT RIDE JUNE 28TH IN FAIRFIELD
Riders and thrill-seekers are invited to take part in a high-spirited adventure for a good cause as 41st Ministry presents its Scavenger Hunt Ride on Saturday, June 28th in Fairfield. The event...
Jun 25, 2025
GRAYVILLE APPROVES NEW LIFT STATION PUMP, UTILITY HIRE, ELECTRIC SUPPLIER SWITCH, AND TRASH CAN PURCHASE
The City of Grayville continues to make infrastructure and utility upgrades, following several key decisions during Monday night's city council meeting. Among the highlights, commissioners appr...
Jun 25, 2025
FIRST HUMAN CASE OF WEST NILE VIRUS CONFIRMED IN WAYNE COUNTY
The Wayne County Health Department announced Monday that Illinois' first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2025 has been confirmed in a Wayne County resident. According to the Centers for Disease...
Jun 25, 2025
TWO ARRESTED FOR HOME INVASION IN FAIRFIELD
Bobby Cottrill Anthony Vasoli Fairfield Police arrested two individuals following a disturbance on Monday, June 23rd, at approximately 8:13 a.m. in the 200 block of Highland Avenue. Upon...
Jun 25, 2025
FCHS BOARD APPROVES BUDGET, SPEECH TEAM, AND STAFF HIRES DURING JUNE MEETING
The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education held its regular meeting Monday night, preceded by a public hearing on the amended FY25 budget. No public comments were received during the heari...
Jun 25, 2025
MT VERNON MAN ARRESTED NEAR SIMS ON OUTSTANDING WARRANT AND SUSPENDED LICENSE
Wayne County Sheriff Deputies arrested 49-year old Phillip L. Bowles of Mt. Vernon Tuesday morning. Deputies conducted a traffic stop around 1:30 on IL Hwy 15 near Sims and during the stop, it was det...
Jun 25, 2025
FREE SWIM DAY AT FAIRFIELD PARK POOL SET FOR FRIDAY
Area residents are invited to cool off and enjoy some summer fun at a Free Swim Day at the Fairfield Park Pool. The event will take place this Friday, June 27th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., and is sponsore...
Jun 25, 2025