Category Archives: Local News
ILLINOIS UNVEILS 10-YEAR PLAN TO SUPPORT AGING POPULATION
The Illinois Department on Aging has released "EngAging Illinois," a 10-year plan to help the state's growing older population live with dignity and engagement. Developed with input from 15 agencies, ...
Jan 16, 2026
GIRL SCOUT COOKIE SEASON BEGINS ACROSS SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
It's officially Girl Scout Cookie season throughout Southern Illinois as local and area Girl Scouts are now taking orders through door-to-door visits, at cookie booths, and online. While learning impo...
Jan 16, 2026
NEW POSTAL RULES MAY IMPACT MAIL-IN VOTING IN ILLINOIS, CLERKS WARN
Illinois county clerks caution that recent postal changes could disrupt mail-in voting for the 2026 election. Due to new postmarking and transportation rules, voters are advised to mail ballots at lea...
Jan 16, 2026
STATE NEWS BRIEFS FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 16TH
U of I System Raising Tuition (Champaign, IL) -- Tuition is going up for incoming freshmen at University of Illinois System universities. The Board of Trustees approved a two-percent tuition increase ...
Jan 16, 2026
NEW HOPE SCHOOL BOARD TO ADDRESS GRADUATION DATE,OTHER ITEMS AT JANUARY 20TH MEETING
The New Hope Community Consolidated School District (CCSD) Board of Education is set to hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 20th at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes several important topics for ...
Jan 16, 2026
4-H PROGRAM, SPARK AFTER SCHOOL COMING TO FAIRFIELD AND WAYNE CITY
Wayne County 4-H is introducing a new program, Spark After School, to help youth discover new interests. Students in second through eighth grade are welcome to attend and do not need to be 4-H members...
Jan 16, 2026
TWO REPUBLICANS VIE FOR WAYNE COUNTY CLERK NOMINATION
With the General Primary Election set for March 17th, two local women, Billie-Jo Townsend and Janet Billington are seeking the Republican Party's nomination for Wayne County Clerk. The position is cur...
Jan 16, 2026
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL BOBCATS BASEBALL FIRST PITCH DINNER
Frontier Community College will host its second annual Bobcats Baseball First Pitch Dinner, sponsored by FNB, on Friday, January 23rd at 6 p.m. at the Fairfield First Christian Church. The event celeb...
Jan 16, 2026
WAYNE CITY TRUSTEES ADOPT HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN, DISCUSS POLICE AND MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT
Wayne City village trustees during their meeting recently adopted three resolutions, including the formal adoption of Wayne County's Hazard Mitigation Plan. The plan details countywide risk assessment...
Jan 16, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY DEPUTIES APPREHEND SUSPECT AFTER HIGH-SPEED PURSUIT NEAR GEFF
Early this (Thursday) morning just after 12:30, Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies observed a vehicle stopped on the side of US Route 45 near Geff. When deputies pulled behind the vehicle and activated t...
Jan 15, 2026