Category Archives: Local News

New Hope School has announced plans for a roadway improvement project aimed at increasing student safety during arrival and dismissal times. The project is being made possible in large part through a ...

The New Albion Arts Council is inviting young artists to display their work during the upcoming Edwards County Paint Out. The youth art show will be held today (Monday) at the Edwards County Fairgroun...

The new Albion Arts Council is inviting plein air and local artists to take part in a "Paint Edwards County, IL" event today (Monday). Optional canvas stamping will begin at 8 a.m., with artists invit...

Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for vandalizing the restrooms at Freedom Park in downtown Fairfield. Anyone with informati...

The Fairfield Public School District #112 Board of Education will meet tonight (Monday) with adoption of the district's Fiscal Year 2027 budget and the appointment of a new board member among the majo...

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced upcoming ramp closures as construction continues on the Interstate 64 Wabash River Bridge near Grayville. The westbound entrance ramp from Illin...

  Southern Illinois University Carbondale professor whose research contributed to national and international environmental assessments died following a shooting Saturday in Jackson County. Kofi A...

Strong thunderstorms moved through Fairfield and surrounding areas late Friday afternoon, dropping significant rainfall and causing some issues with area events. The Fairfield Mules football game star...

An 18-year-old rural Fairfield man has been jailed on multiple felony sex-related charges following an investigation by Fairfield City Police. Wayne County State's Attorney Kyle Ellis has charged Gran...

The Illinois State Police (ISP) reminds motorists and farmers about traffic safety on Illinois roadways this harvest season. Agriculture is one of the leading industries in Illinois and farmers across...