Category Archives: Local News

- A Mt. Vernon, IL man has been charged with Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm and Arson after Mt. Vernon Police responded to the 1100 block of Welkins for a report of gun shots around 7:35 Thursday m...

The Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward to the person who can provide information for the warrant arrest of Joshua Musgrave. If you know the whereabouts of Musgrave, your tip could lead to...

37-year-old Justin Harris of Sims was sentenced yesterday (Thursday) in Wayne County Circuit Court. Harris pleaded guilty to Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine and will be spending 10 consecutive ...

The Mt. Erie Fall Festival is set to take place this weekend, kicking off on tonight at 5 PM with a cookie walk, followed by Bingo and a performance by Hayden Brown from 7pm - 10pm.   Saturday's ...

Fairfield Public School District #112 will conduct Parent/Teacher Conferences at both North Side and Center Street Schools on the following dates:   Wednesday, October 30th: 3:00pm to 7:00pm &nbs...

The 103rd Enfield Mule Days is underway and runs thru Sunday afternoon. Carnival rides will be in operation from 5pm to 10pm tonight, Saturday after the parade until 10pm and Sunday 12 noon to 5pm. He...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is enhancing accessibility for electric vehicle (EV) owners by installing 40 EV charging stations at state parks and historic sites across Illinois....

KO Derby Promotions presents the Pumpkin Bash Demolition Derby that will be held at the Edwards County Fairgrounds Saturday, October 19th starting at 2pm. $15 per person with pit passes for $20. Four ...

Illinois has launched the 2024 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to aid income-eligible households with utility costs. Applications open on October 1, 2024, and will remain available ...

Aydreian Hooper, a 36-year-old woman from Fairfield, is facing charges related to the tragic death of her son last July, raising concerns about her fitness to stand trial.   During a hearing in W...