Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECAP FROM TUESDAY
The Fairfield City Council met Tuesday night at Fairfield City Hall. The council approved a $30,000 revolving loan with 6-Juan 8 Bakery in the amount of $30,000. Owner, Samantha Baker will be opening ...
Oct 10, 2024
AMERICAN RED CROSS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH DISASTER RELIEF /AREA FIRE DEPARTMENT HEADING TO FLORIDA TO ASSIST
The American Red Cross is urgently seeking volunteers willing to travel this fall to assist with emergency shelters for significant national disaster relief efforts. Currently, over 1,200 Red Cross di...
Oct 10, 2024
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES INTERSTATE 57 TRAFFIC SAFETY ENFORCEMENT OPERATION RESULTS
llinois State Police (ISP) officers from Eastern and Southern Illinois joined forces to combat aggressive and unsafe driving behaviors along Interstate 57 from October 3-7, 2024. The operation focused...
Oct 10, 2024
REMINDER FOR THE DATES AND TIME SET FOR TRICK OR TREATING IN FAIRFIELD
A reminder of the dates and time for trick-or-treating in the City of Fairfield is Wednesday, October 30th and Thursday, October 31st from 5pm to 8pm on both days. Follow the below Halloween safety ti...
Oct 10, 2024
CISNE FIRE DEPARTMENT HOSTING CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS FUNDRAISER
North Wayne Christmas For Kids will have the annual Halloween Chili Supper on Wednesday, October 30th at the Cisne Fire Department. The menu includes chili, sandwiches, desserts and drinks. Serving be...
Oct 10, 2024
ENFIELD VILLAGE BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS FROM TUESDAY
The Enfield Village Board convened for nearly two hours on Tuesday night, discussing a range of topics. Several residents attended to learn more about the resignation of Chief Mark Wheeler. Mayor Maur...
Oct 10, 2024
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD MEETS TONIGHT (THURSDAY)
The Wayne County Board is set to meet this tonight at 7 in the Wayne County Courthouse for their next regular meeting. Items on the agenda under the Highway Department include approval for county aid ...
Oct 10, 2024
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE HANDLE CRASH IN CLAY COUNTY TUESDAY
Illinois State Police Troop 9 responded to a two vehicle accident Tuesday night on US Rt. 50 near Indian Ridge Road in Flora. State Police say just after 10:30 a 2000 Toyota Tacoma was traveling westb...
Oct 10, 2024
JOHN'S BUTCHER BLOCK BENEFIT FOR MARLA SHOAFF SATURDAY
A benefit drive-thru for Marla Shoaff will be held Saturday, October 12th starting at 4pm at John's Butcher Block, 108 NE 2nd St in Fairfield. A Pork Chop dinner drive-thru in front of the store inclu...
Oct 10, 2024
FORT MASSAC ENCAMPMENT RETURNS TO METROPOLIS OCTOBER 19TH & 20TH
The popular Fort Massac Encampment returns to Fort Massac State Park in Metropolis this month. The event will be held October 19th and 20th from 10am to 5pm. Since 1974, the encampment festival has pr...
Oct 10, 2024