Category Archives: Local News

Edwards County Schools have announced the registration schedule and fee structure for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. Registration will be open to all students attending Albion Grade School, West ...

The Unit Tattoo, located on South Marshall Avenue in McLeansboro, is now accepting donations for its Back to School Supply Drive. Needed items include #2 yellow pencils, markers, crayons, plain folder...

The public is invited to the Wayne City Park on Friday, July 11th featuring live music, a food truck, and a market. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. Enjoy a free concert by Handsome Howie, along with Bil...

Weather extremes across Illinois are beginning to affect crop conditions, with too much rain in the south and drought conditions in the north. These challenges are evident in the latest USDA crop prog...

A diesel fuel spill was discovered Sunday afternoon in the Johnson Creek area of Leo French Park, prompting immediate response from city officials and cleanup crews. Mayor Gary Moore provided details ...

The Wayne County Fair Queen Pageant will be held tonight (Tuesday) at at the fair grandstand. The winner of the 2025 Miss Wayne County Fair Queen title will represent the county at the 2026 Miss Illin...

Cornerstone Community Church in Fairfield is collecting MONETARY donations only to support victims affected by the severe flooding in Texas. The church will accept donations through Sunday, July 13th,...

39-year-old Attila J. Caldwell of Fairfield, a former charge nurse supervisor at Fairfield Memorial Hospital, avoided multiple felony convictions last week by pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge. ...

Fairfield Public School District #112 has announced that registration for the 2025-2026 school year will be held tomorrow ( Wednesday, July 9th) for all students entering Pre-K through 8th grade. Regi...

The Fairfield City Council will meet tonight (Tuesday) at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. A public hearing will be held at 5:50 p.m. prior to the meeting to open bids for the sale of property along SW 10th St...