Category Archives: Local News

Georgia Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison For Leading Check Cashing Conspiracy in Illinois
A Georgia man has been sentenced to 70 months in federal prison after admitting his role in leading a check cashing conspiracy that targeted local business owners and financial institutions acr...
Mark Wells Jan 10, 2026

State Lawmaker Says Cost of Illegal Immigration Far Exceeds Recent Enforcement Estimates
An Illinois Republican lawmaker says the financial impact of illegal immigration on state taxpayers is far greater than a recently reported estimate tied to federal immigration enforcement oper...
Mark Wells Jan 10, 2026

FARM FINANCE FORUM RETURNS TO WAYNE COUNTY FEBRUARY 6TH
The Fairfield National Bank and the Wayne County Farm Bureau are pleased to announce the return of their annual Farm Finance Forum. This year's event will take place on Friday, February 6th, at...
Mark Wells Jan 10, 2026

Wayne County Farm Bureau To Host Modern Winter Wreath Workshop
The Wayne County Farm Bureau, in partnership with Blessed Blooms Flower Farm and Market, is inviting members and the community to a "Modern Winter Wreath Workshop" on Friday, January 16th, from...
Mark Wells Jan 10, 2026

FCHS Special Board Meeting
The Fairfield Community High School District #225 Board has scheduled a special meeting for Tuesday, January 13th, at 5:30 p.m. in the FCHS Board Room. The meeting will begin with a call to ord...
Mark Wells Jan 10, 2026

FCHS Board to Meet
The Fairfield Community High School District #225 Board will convene for its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 15th at 6:00 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall. The meeting will open with ro...
Mark Wells Jan 10, 2026
Illinois Bans Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Under New State Law
Shoppers browsing the lighting aisle in Illinois hardware stores may notice a familiar product disappearing. As of January 1, compact fluorescent light bulbs, commonly known as CFLs, can no lon...
Mark Wells Jan 10, 2026

WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU HOSTS BUS TRIP TO NATIONAL FARM MACHINERY SHOW
The Wayne County Farm Bureau is inviting members and guests to join a one-day chartered bus trip to the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Th...
Mark Wells Jan 10, 2026

White County Resident Among Select Few Chosen To Decorate White House for Christmas
White County resident Ashley Thompson is back home after taking part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience - helping decorate the White House for Christmas. Thompson was one of just 145 people sel...
Mark Wells Jan 10, 2026 Christmas turkey dinner. Baked turkey garnished with red berries and sage leaves in front of Christmas tree and burning candles
Local Hospitals Impose Visitor Restrictions Amid Surge in Flu Cases
Ferrell Hospital and several other regional medical facilities have implemented temporary visitor restrictions due to a rise in flu cases across Illinois and the surrounding tri-state area. Health off...
Mark Wells Jan 10, 2026