Category Archives: Local News

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...

Here's the Albion City Council Meeting Recap from Monday night with our Edwards County correspondent, Mark Curtis.  

Fairfield Community High School is gearing up to welcome its newest Mules with Mule Mania, the school's annual Freshman and New Student Orientation event on Tuesday, July 29th.   Mule Mania is de...

Following a two-week coordinated operation led by the FBI, eight individuals are facing federal charges related to distributing meth or possession with intent to distribute in southern Illinois. A fed...

Bridge Hamilton County has announced that this Friday is the final day to sign up for the School Shoe Program. The program is open to children entering Pre-K through 12th grade who attend a school in ...

First Financial Bank has announced plans to close its Fairfield branch at 303 W. Delaware this fall. The branch will officially cease operations on September 30th.   Local Branch Manager, Jaimi K...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of a stolen 2021 Honda Pioneer 1000 side-by-side UTV valued at $20,000 from a residence at 2121 County Road 2875E in Noble in Wayne County. ...

28-year-old Eric B. Shiever, 28 of Enfield was arrested Thursday by the Wayne County Sheriff's Department on a warrant for three counts of theft under $500. Shiever is being held in the Wayne County J...

Get ready for some dairy-fueled fun at the Milk Mustache Contest on Thursday, July 31st at the Country Financial Hall during the Edwards County Fair. The event kicks off at 5:00 p.m. and runs until th...

Beat the summer heat with a Free Swim Day at the Fairfield Public Swimming Pool in Leo French Park on Saturday, July 12th, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.   This special event is sponsored by CSI Ins...