Category Archives: Local News

  The Illinois Department of Employment Security reports the state's unemployment rate held steady at 5.1% in May, the same as April but up 0.7 points from last year. Nonfarm payrolls increased f...

  Illinois Farm Bureau's Nutrient Stewardship Field Days will return this summer, giving farmers an opportunity to learn about conservation practices and regenerative agriculture efforts taking p...

  The Fairfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church is inviting area children to a day of fun, faith, and adventure at this year's Vacation Bible School, themed "True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild W...

  Governor JB Pritzker announced last Friday that 434 Illinois pharmacies will receive nearly $25 million in the first round of funding from a new state program aimed at supporting pharmacies at ...

  The Illinois State Police is celebrating 40 years of accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, or CALEA, an internationally recognized standard for public s...

  The Hamilton County Board met Wednesday and approved several administrative actions while also agreeing to provide funding for a community Recovery Month event planned for later this year. Prio...

The Wayne County Fair is preparing for another exciting week, running from July 6th-11th, and is now offering box seats and high back stadium-style chairs for fairgoers. For $250, attendees can reserv...

Country music fans are in for a treat at this year's Wayne County Fair! Independent singer-songwriter Tyson Schulte will take the stage on Thursday, July 9th, immediately following the Rodeo. Admissio...

Two North Carolina residents were injured after their pickup truck struck a deer on Interstate 64 in Wayne County early Wednesday morning. According to authorities, 38-year-old Jason S. West of Fayett...

The Wesleyan Church of Fairfield is inviting area children to attend its Vacation Bible School, "Emerald Crossing: An Irish Adventure Through Psalm 23." The event will take place June 22-26 from 6:30 ...