Category Archives: Local News
DARREN BAILEY SHIFTS CAMPAIGN FOCUS TO CHICAGO, SEEKS TO IMPRESS CITY VOTERS
Darren Bailey, the Republican nominee for Illinois governor, is making a notable shift in his campaign strategy this year by moving into an apartment on Chicago's near South Side. Bailey hopes this mo...
Apr 20, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS COMPLETE CHILDFIRST FORENSIC INTERVIEW TRAINING
Pictured L-R: Det. Kody Moore (WCSO), Cpl. Josh Manahan (WCSO), Det. Caleb Koker (FPD), and Det. Dane Horton (FPD) The Amy Schulz Child Advocacy Center is celebrating the dedication of four Way...
Apr 20, 2026
CENTRALIA SHOOTING LEAVES ONE DEAD, THREE INJURED; INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY
A shooting late Sunday afternoon in the 900 block of East Kell Street in Centralia has left one person dead and at least three others injured, according to the Illinois State Police. The Centralia Pol...
Apr 20, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY REPUBLICANS HOLD CONVENTION, ELECT NEW CHAIRMAN
The Edwards County Republican Party held its convention on March 17th at 6:30 p.m. Outgoing Chairman Sherry Hinds opened the meeting with a brief update and an overview of the convention's purpose. Ed...
Apr 20, 2026
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT SWEEPS CONTEST WITH TOP HONORS
The Fairfield Community High School Music Department is celebrating a major achievement after all three of its groups earned the highest possible ratings at a recent contest. The Concert Choir, Show C...
Apr 20, 2026
FEED MY SHEEP SOUP KITCHEN IN FAIRFIELD TO CLOSED THIS WEEK FOR RENOVATIONS
Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen, located at 200 W Main St in Fairfield, will be closed all this week (April 20th thru April 24th) for renovations. The soup kitchen is scheduled to reopen on Monday, April 2...
Apr 20, 2026
FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT #112 TO HOLD BOARD MEETING TONIGHT (MONDAY)
The Fairfield Grade School District #112 Board of Education will gather for its regular monthly meeting tonight (Monday) at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Center Street School Board Room...
Apr 20, 2026
EDWARDS COUNTY CUSD #1 BOARD OF EDUCATION TO HOLD REGULAR MEETING TONIGHT (MONDAY)
The Edwards County Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education will meet tonight (Monday) at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will take place in the K-12 Band Room. The agenda for the evening includes t...
Apr 20, 2026
NEW HOPE GRADE SCHOOL BOARD TO ADDRESS STAFFING, BUILDING UPDATES, AND UPCOMING EVENTS AT TUESDAY MEETING
The New Hope Community Consolidated School District (CCSD) Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will begin with roll call, followed by approval of the c...
Apr 20, 2026
I-57 CLOSURE IN WILLIAMSON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES RESCHEDULED TO TONIGHT (MONDAY) FOR BRIDGE WORK
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has issued an updated schedule for the planned closure of I-57. The interstate closure, originally set for Monday, April 13th will now begin at 7 p.m. ...
Apr 20, 2026