Category Archives: Local News
EDWARDS COUNTY FFA NAMED SECTION 23 WINNER IN HARVEST FOR ALL CAMPAIGN
The Edwards County FFA Chapter has been recognized as the Section 23 winner in the 2024-2025 Harvest for All campaign, a statewide initiative organized by the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) in partnership...
May 23, 2025
2025 ILLINOIS SPRING TURKEY SEASON BREAKS RECORDS, MARION COUNTY RANKS FOURTH IN STATEWIDE HARVEST
The 2025 Illinois spring turkey hunting season has set a new statewide record with hunters harvesting a preliminary total of 18,189 wild turkeys, surpassing the previous record of 17,208 turkeys harve...
May 23, 2025
RECORD-BREAKING TRAVEL EXPECTED THIS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SAYS AAA, DRIVERS SEE CHEAPER GAS
Americans are gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend, with more than 45 million people expected to travel at least 50 miles from home, according to a forecast by the American Automobile Associatio...
May 23, 2025
FAIRFIELD POLICE MAKE MULTIPLE ARRESTS ON WARRANTS AND DOMESTIC BATTERY CHARGE
The Fairfield Police Department made three arrests in connection with outstanding warrants and a domestic battery investigation. In the early morning hours today (Thursday) ,officers responded ...
May 22, 2025
ELDORADO TEACHERS AIDE CHARGED WITH PREDATORY CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT FOLLOWING STATE POLICE INVESTIGATION
A teachers aide in the Eldorado School District has been charged with multiple serious offenses following an investigation led by the Illinois State Police Division of Investigation Zone 8. On ...
May 22, 2025
FAIRFIELD LIONS CLUB HOST RECORD-BREAKING 2ND ANNUAL CAR SHOW AT LEO FRENCH PARK
The Fairfield Lions Club revved up community spirit on Saturday, May 17th, with its 2nd Annual Car Show, drawing an impressive 118 entries from across the Tri-State region. Held at Leo French Park, th...
May 22, 2025
MAN CHARGED AFTER MULTI-COUNTY CRIME SPREE LEADS TO RECOVERY OF STOLEN VEHICLES
(Photo Credit: Williamson County Sheriff's Department Facebook page) A man is facing multiple charges following a 10-day crime spree spanning several counties that resulted in the recovery of f...
May 22, 2025
FAIRFIELD LIONS CLUB HONORS GOOD CITIZENSHIP IN LOCAL 5TH GRADERS
(Yvette Anderson (middle) with Kashton Newton & Elsie Talbert) Fifth grade is often a turning point in a young person's life-a time when they begin making independent decisions about who they want...
May 22, 2025
NORTH WAYNE SCHOOL BOARD REVIEWS PERSONNEL CHANGES, APPROVES PAY ADJUSTMENT FOR AIDES
The North Wayne Community Unit School District #200 Board of Education met Wednesday night, May 21, for its regular monthly meeting, approving a range of personnel changes, program updates, and budget...
May 22, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATS WRAP UP DONUTS DRIVE, PLAN COMMUNITY OUTREACH
The Wayne County Democratic Party held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 21st at the Wayne County Courthouse, with nine members in attendance. Members celebrated the successful conclusion o...
May 22, 2025