Category Archives: Local News

Today's the day Governor JB Pritzker is expected to announce he'll be running for a third term next year. Sources tell the Chicago Tribune the Democrat will make the announcement at events in Chicago ...

Cisne Village officials have announced they with be flushing fire hydrants Thursday in the following areas: North Milner St and North Jones St. The flushing might also affect those living on Howell St...

53-year-old Brian K. Simpson of Fairfield appeared Tuesday morning in Wayne County Circuit Court, where he was formally arraigned on five Class X felony counts of possession of child pornography invol...

Jordan J. Clevenger, 28, of Sesser, pled guilty Tuesday in Wayne County Circuit Court to a charge of Unlawful Interference with the Reporting of Domestic Violence. Clevenger was represented by Public ...

The spotlight will shine bright at the Wayne County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, July 8th at 7 p.m., as contestants from across the county take the stage at the Wayne County Fair Queen Pageant, held at the...

The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board of Education will meet Thursday, June 26th at Cisne Middle School for a Budget Amendment Hearing at 4:50 p.m., followed by the regular board m...

At least 16 people from 13 states have been hospitalized and three have died due to a possible listeria contamination linked to prepackaged chicken alfredo meals, according to the Centers for Disease ...

A federal judge has ordered the shutdown of a Williamson County duck hunting club for two years after the owner pleaded guilty to illegally baiting hunting fields.   Hugh Thomas Burns, Jr., 67, o...

Riders and thrill-seekers are invited to take part in a high-spirited adventure for a good cause as 41st Ministry presents its Scavenger Hunt Ride on Saturday, June 28th in Fairfield.   The event...

The City of Grayville continues to make infrastructure and utility upgrades, following several key decisions during Monday night's city council meeting.   Among the highlights, commissioners appr...