Category Archives: Local News
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
SHARMILLA KAKAC TO BE NAMED NEXT PRESIDENT OF FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Sharmilla Kakac of Fairfield has been selected to serve as the next President of Frontier Community College (FCC). The official announcement is expected to follow the Illinois Eastern Community...
Apr 22, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CEO PROGRAMS ANNUAL TRADE SHOW SET FOR MAY 3RD
The Class of 2025 Wayne County CEO Program will host its Annual Trade Show on Saturday, May 3rd, from 9:00am to 12:00pm at Bob Boyles Hall on the campus of Frontier Community College. This high...
Apr 22, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD SET TO MEET THURSDAY
The Edwards County Community Unit School District No. 1 has announced its upcoming regular Board of Education meeting, scheduled for Thursday, April 24th at 7:00 p.m. The gathering will take place in ...
Apr 22, 2025