Category Archives: Local News
SIMS WATER CUSTOMERS ADVISED OF HYDRANT FLUSHING
Residents in the Village of Sims are being advised that routine hydrant flushing will take place June 25th and 26th. Village officials say the maintenance work may cause temporary drops in water press...
Jun 18, 2026
FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL BOARD REVIEWS FINANCES, APPROVES STAFFING CHANGES
The Fairfield Public School District #112 Board of Education met Monday night and reviewed district finances, maintenance projects, fees, and personnel matters. Superintendent, Kristina Gardner report...
Jun 18, 2026
IECC BOARD ACCEPTS SIMPSON RETIREMENT, NAMES SUCCESSOR
The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees has accepted the retirement of Chris Simpson, Vice Chancellor for Business Operations and President of Olney Central College, effective...
Jun 18, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOLS ANNOUNCE REGISTRATION DETAILS FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Edwards County Community Unit School District #1 has announced the registration schedule and fees for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Superintendent David Cowger confirmed that registration will b...
Jun 18, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY DISCUSSES UPCOMING EVENTS AND LOCAL PROJECTS
The Wayne County Democratic Party held its regular meeting on Wednesday, June 10th, at the Wayne County Courthouse. Members gathered to discuss involvement in several upcoming Illinois Democratic Coun...
Jun 18, 2026
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE CONTINUE INVESTIGATION INTO RICHLAND COUNTY DEATH
The Illinois State Police continue to investigate the death of a Richland County man following an incident earlier this month in Olney. According to the Richland County Sheriff's Department, deputies ...
Jun 18, 2026
ILLINOIS CROPS BENEFIT FROM RECENT RAINFALL, USDA REPORT SHOWS
Recent storms and widespread rainfall helped boost crop development across Illinois last week, according to the latest USDA Crop Progress and Condition Report released Monday. The USDA rated 66 percen...
Jun 18, 2026
FDA ISSUES HIGHEST-LEVEL RECALL FOR ALFREDO SAUCE OVER SALMONELLA CONCERN
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified a recall of more than 900 cases of alfredo sauce at its highest risk level due to potential salmonella contamination. According to the FDA, ...
Jun 18, 2026
FCHS BOARD TO HOLD BUDGET HEARING, CONSIDER STAFFING AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education will meet Monday, June 22nd, beginning with a public budget hearing at 6 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall. The hearing will focus on the board's inten...
Jun 17, 2026
FAIRFIELD DISTRICT 112 SETS JULY 14TH REGISTRATION; FREE PHYSICALS AVAILABLE
Fairfield Public School District #112 will hold registration for all students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade on Tuesday, July 14th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the cafeteria at North Side Scho...
Jun 17, 2026