Category Archives: Local News
HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LAUNCHES PATIENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE TO ENHANCE PATIENT-CENTERED CARE
Hamilton Memorial Hospital District (HMHD) has announced the creation of a Patient and Family Engagement Committee (PFEC), a new initiative aimed at strengthening the hospital's commitment to patient-...
Jul 03, 2025
ILLINOIS SETS RECORD FOR ANNUAL REVENUE IN FY25 DESPITE ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY
Despite ongoing concerns about the economy and potential federal funding cuts, Illinois closed its fiscal year 2025 with a record-breaking revenue total of $54 billion, according to figures from the i...
Jul 03, 2025
GOVERNOR PRITZKER NAMES FORMER DEPUTY GOVERNOR CHRISTIAN MITCHELL AS RUNNING MATE FOR 2026 CAMPAIGN
Governor JB Pritzker announced Tuesday that Christian Mitchell, a seasoned veteran of Illinois state government and former Deputy Governor, will be his running mate for the 2026 gubernatorial election...
Jul 03, 2025
UPCOMING 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS SCHEDULED FOR THE AREA BEGINS TONIGHT IN FAIRFIELD
The City of Fairfield will host their fireworks display tonight (Thursday) at Southwest Park. The event runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with fireworks to follow at dark. Families can enjoy a wide va...
Jul 03, 2025
6TH ANNUAL DAHLGREN SPARK IN THE PARK FREEDOM FESTIVAL SET FOR JULY 5TH, MCLEANSBORO FIREWORKS FRIDAY NIGHT
The 6th Annual Dahlgren Spark in the Park Freedom Festival, scheduled for Saturday. The event will take place at Dahlgren Park, located at 509 W. Whited Street, starting at 5:30 p.m. and runnin...
Jul 03, 2025
FOURTH OF JULY FREE SWIM EVENT PLANNED AT FAIRFIELD PUBLIC POOL
Area residents are invited to beat the summer heat and celebrate Independence Day with a splash at the Fairfield Public Pool. A free swim event will take place on the Fourth of July from 1 to 5 p.m., ...
Jul 03, 2025
GAS PRICES DIP AHEAD OF 4TH OF JULY DESPITE MIDDLE EAST TENSIONS
Gas prices could be lower heading into the 4th of July holiday. A petroleum analyst at GasBuddy, Patrick DeHaan notes that gas prices in the US are lower due to a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. In...
Jul 03, 2025
TWO FAIRFIELD MEN ARRESTED IN SEPARATE LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS
Jamie L. Vaughan Marshall L. Garrison In coordinated operations on Tuesday, local law enforcement agencies arrested two Fairfield men-Jamie L. Vaughan and Marshall L. Garrison-on multiple charges, inc...
Jul 02, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT HANDS DOWN MULTIPLE SENTENCES TUESDAY
Several individuals appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court on Tuesday, resulting in a series of guilty pleas and sentencing decisions. Dorothy Brown, 41, of Fairfield, pled guilty to Unlawful Possessi...
Jul 02, 2025
ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE AWARDS GRANT FUNDING TO LOCAL LIBRARIES
The Illinois Secretary of State's office is awarding nearly $20 million in grant funding to libraries across the state to help ensure all Illinois residents have access to quality resources and progra...
Jul 02, 2025