Category Archives: Local News

GET COVERED ILLINOIS EXTENDS ENROLLMENT DEADLINE FOR JANUARY 1ST HEALTH COVERAGE
Get Covered Illinois has announced that Illinois residents now have until December 31st to enroll in health insurance coverage that will begin January 1st. State officials say the deadline extension c...
Mark Wells Dec 17, 2025

AT&T TO PHASE OUT LANDLINE PHONE SERVICE IN ILLINOIS BY 2027
AT&T has announced plans to end its traditional landline phone service in Illinois, shifting customers to a digital home phone system over the next two years. The transition will see customers gra...
Mark Wells Dec 17, 2025

FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD REVIEWS FINANCES, POLICY, AND PERSONNEL AT DECEMBER MEETING
The Fairfield Grade School District Board of Education met Monday night, with Superintendent Kristina Gardner providing several key reports and updates. The district has received 43% of its revenue an...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2025

AGRONOMY SUMMIT SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 22ND IN FAIRFIELD
Farmers and agricultural professionals are invited to attend the Southeastern Agronomy Summit on Thursday, January 22nd at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Fairfield. The event will run from 9:00...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2025

HUCK'S MARKET CELEBRATES SEASON OF GIVING WITH KARING FOR KIDS 2025
This holiday season, Huck's Market proudly announces the results of the Karing for Kids 2025 campaign. With the incredible generosity of customers and the dedication of Huck's Associates, a remarkable...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2025

MILL SHOALS BOARD HOLDS FINAL 2025 MEETING, APPROVES TAX ORDINANCES AND RECEIVES DRA FUNDING
Mill Shoals village trustees wrapped up their final meeting of 2025 by approving key financial ordinances and receiving updates on major projects and public safety plans. During the meeting, the Villa...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2025

WABASH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVE FRIENDSVILLE SOLAR PROJECT
The Wabash County Commissioners have approved an application from RWE Energy to establish a large solar farm in rural Wabash County. For the second consecutive Monday, opponents filled the Wabash Coun...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2025

WHITE CASTLE RECALLS FROZEN ORIGINAL SLIDERS DUE TO UNDECLARED ALLERGENS
White Castle is recalling over 1,000 cases of its frozen Original Sliders, which may have been sold nationwide, according to an announcement shared by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). Th...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2025

STATE NEWS BRIEFS FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16TH
>>IDPH Releases Report on Alcohol Use in Illinois (Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health is releasing its first-ever report on alcohol use by Illinois residents. The repor...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2025

FAIRFIELD MAN INJURED IN MONDAY MORNING STRUCTURE FIRE
A Fairfield man was injured in a structure fire Monday morning that heavily damaged a mobile home on the city's northwest side. Fairfield City Fire, Fairfield Rural Fire, Fairfield Police, and Wayne C...
Mark Wells Dec 16, 2025