Category Archives: Local News

With Illinois residents already paying the second highest gas taxes in the nation, another increase is scheduled for July 1st and calls to freeze it are intensifying.   Under the 2019 "Rebuild Il...

A Fairfield man with an active warrant was arrested Monday afternoon by Fairfield Police during a routine traffic stop involving a utility vehicle. Monday afternoon around 2:15, police officers stoppe...

The Fairfield Swimming Pool in Leo French Park will officially open its doors for the season on Monday, May 26th offering a wide range of swim options, lessons, and private party rentals for the commu...

A local summer meal initiative is returning to help ensure children across Wayne County have access to nutritious food while school is out. The "Feeding Kids of Wayne County" program will offer free s...

  Frontier Community College (FCC) is now accepting registrations for its 2025 Summer Kids Camps, part of the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) Ignite Curiosity Summer Camps. These camps...

Bargain hunters and treasure seekers, mark your calendars for Saturday, June 7th, as Carmi hosts its City-Wide Yard Sale. To get your yard sale listed on the official map, participants have three easy...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Conservation Police are reminding boaters to prioritize safety while enjoying Illinois waterways over the Memorial Day weekend. &nb...

Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for stealing a No Trespassing sign from property owned by Dean Parker, locate...

Wayne City Village officials have announced that Republic Service Trash pickup will be on a one day delay the week of Memorial Day, May 26th through the 30th. Residents will need to have their trash c...

The Noble Lions Club will once again sponsor the Noble Freedom Festival and Parade, set to take place on Saturday, June 28th, at the Noble Village Park, with the majority of events scheduled between 1...