Category Archives: Local News
FAIRFIELD POLICE MAKE TWO ARRESTS IN SEPARATE INCIDENTS
The Fairfield Police Department reported two recent arrests. Tuesday, October 7th at approximately 6:17 p.m., Fairfield Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of NW 7th Street and Tice Cl...
Oct 14, 2025
WAYNE CITY VILLAGE BOARD TABLES CAMPING ORDINANCE; REVIEWS LOANS AND INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES
At a recent meeting of the Wayne City Village Board, trustees voted to table a proposed camping ordinance for another month. Ordinance 628, which came under discussion after a homeless individual was ...
Oct 14, 2025
HORIZON HEALTHCARE EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR BLOOD PRESSURE CONTROL EXCELLENCE
Horizon Healthcare in Fairfield has been awarded the Target: BP Silver+ Achievement Level by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Medical Association (AMA), recognizing the org...
Oct 14, 2025
FORMER ILLINOIS HOUSE SPEAKER MIKE MADIGAN BEGINS PRISON SENTENCE FOR CORRUPTION
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has begun serving his 7-year federal prison sentence on corruption charges, marking the fall of one of the most powerful figures in Illinois political ...
Oct 14, 2025
CITY OF FAIRFIELD TO BEGIN WATER SYSTEM DISINFECTION WITH CHLORINE TUESDAY
Starting Tuesday, October 14th the City of Fairfield will begin disinfecting its water system using chlorine, a process commonly known as a "free chlorine burn." This marks a change from the city's us...
Oct 13, 2025
REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION IN WAYNE COUNTY VEHICLE BREAK-IN
Wayne County Crimestoppers is seeking information regarding a vehicle break-in involving a vehicle owned by Aaron Etcheson, which was parked near the interstate. During the incident, thieves stole an ...
Oct 13, 2025
FCHS CLASS OF 1975 TO CELEBRATE 50TH REUNION THIS WEEKEND
The Fairfield Community High School (FCHS) Class of 1975 is set to gather this weekend, October 17th, 18th & 19th, for their 50th reunion, promising three days filled with nostalgia, laught...
Oct 13, 2025
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE ANNOUNCES UPCOMING NURSING INFORMATION SESSIONS
Frontier Community College (FCC) will host several upcoming Nursing Information Sessions, offered both in-person and virtually, for students applying to the 2025 and 2026 nursing programs. Attendance ...
Oct 13, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT REPORTS MULTIPLE WEEKEND ARRESTS
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested three subjects over the weekend. 42-year-old Justin Angle was arrested Friday afternoon and faces charges of resisting a peace officer and criminal tresp...
Oct 13, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY TO HONOR MARY BETH SMITH WITH RETIREMENT RECEPTION ON OCTOBER 31ST
The Edwards County community is preparing to honor Mary Beth Smith, longtime County Clerk and Recorder, with a special retirement reception on Friday, October 31st. The event will take place at the Ed...
Oct 13, 2025