Category Archives: Local News

Franklin County officials say the recent decision not to renew funding for the Rend Lake Area Tourism Council (RLATC) does not represent a withdrawal from tourism investment, but rather a move toward ...

The upcoming Winter Donorama Blood Drive will take place on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 from 11:30am to 5:30pm at the Community of Christ Church on Windsor Lane in Fairfield. Sponsored by VFW Post 45...

Area deer hunters are being encouraged to participate in this year's Hunters Feeding Illinois program, which allows harvested deer to be donated to local meat processors. In turn, these processors pro...

A small aircraft crashed Wednesday in Jackson County near Southern Illinois Airport during a landing attempt, according to airport officials. A representative for the airport confirmed the pilot was n...

U.S. Representatives Mike Bost and Nikki Budzinski have introduced the USDA Loan Modernization Act, aiming to remove outdated eligibility barriers that prevent many modern family farms from accessing ...

Illinois is set to receive close to $200 million through the Federal Rural Health Transformation Program, and hospitals along with rural health advocacy groups are assessing how this new funding could...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department handled several incidents this week resulting in arrests and criminal charges. On Monday, deputies received a report of a stolen four-wheeler from a residence in ...

The Wayne County Republican Party has announced plans for its annual Lincoln Day Dinner, scheduled for Thursday, February 26th, at the Willow Creek Venue located on U.S. 45 south of Fairfield. The eve...

The New Hope Grade School Board of Education will convene for a special meeting on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. The meeting will begin with a call to order and roll call, followed by an oppor...

  Horizon Healthcare is pleased to announce that the Cisne Clinic will reopen and resume full operations on Monday, January 5th. The clinic was temporarily closed to allow for necessary facility ...