Category Archives: Local News

Efforts to manage Illinois' wild turkey population saw a slight decline this season, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). During the October 18-26 fall firearm season, hun...

Governor JB Pritzker has signed an executive order allocating $20 million in state funding to bolster food banks across Illinois as they prepare for an anticipated rise in demand. The order provides $...

The Xenia Fire Department is inviting families to join in the Halloween fun with a Trunk or Treat and Movie Night Friday at 108 Church Street in Xenia. The Trunk or Treat event will take place from 6 ...

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries visited Illinois Monday to meet with members of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus and Black members of the state's congressional delegation in Chicago. L...

Jury Convicts Sean Grayson of 2nd-Degree Murder In Massey Death (Springfield, IL) -- A jury is convicting a former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy of second-degree murder in the death of Sonya Massey...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department reported two arrests Tuesday.   Christopher L. Bartley, 52, of Mill Shoals, was taken into custody on a Wayne County warrant for possession of methamphetamin...

Three area residents pled guilty in Wayne County Circuit Court Tuesday. Jana L. Musgrave, 47, also known as Jana L. Carter, of Fairfield, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. M...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office and Fairfield Police Department have completed compliance checks on all 44 registered sex offenders in Wayne County to help ensure a safe environment for children and...

Wayne County Treasurer, Yvette Anderson has announced her intention to seek reelection on the Republican ballot in the upcoming March 17, 2026 primary election. "I have enjoyed my time serving as your...

The Fairfield Rotary Club will mark a major milestone with its 100th Year Celebration Dinner on Friday, November 14th. The event will be held at the Fairfield Elks Lodge, located at 201 SE Second Stre...