Category Archives: Local News

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class 1 recall for thousands of Handsome Brook Farms brand Signature Organic Pasture-Raised 24-Count Eggs sold at Costco locations in Tennessee, Ala...

Illinois State Police Troop 9 responded to a two-vehicle traffic accident Mondaybafternoon on IL 130 at Short Lane near Parkersburg in Richland County. State Police say just a little after 5:30, a red...

Another round of new state laws go into effect on January 1st. Among them, Illinois schools will face new mandates and bans. Here's a look at some of the changes made to affect most schools throughout...

Visitors to the Illinois Statehouse, whether to observe lawmakers in action or to tour the historic building, should prepare for longer lines at security during the upcoming legislative sessions. &nbs...

The Jefferson Fire Protection District has been busy responding to two major fires within 24 hours. On Monday morning around 8:44 , the Jefferson Fire Protection District received a call reporting a t...

City of Fairfield officials say the boil water order for the area of SE 6th St. has passed testing. Water no longer needs to be boiled for human consumption.

As the Illinois General Assembly prepares to reconvene in January, lawmakers are looking at potential changes to the Tier 2 pension system to ensure compliance with Social Security and enhance benefit...

Starting January 1st, a series of new laws will take effect in Illinois, signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker. Here are some key changes that will impact residents:   Minimum Wage: The minimum wage w...

The Hope Center in Albion will be OPEN Christmas Day morning at 9am. Anyone in need of food or who will be spending Christmas alone and need someone to talk to, go to the Hope Center located at 23 Wes...

The Benton City Council has unanimously decided to allow Knox the Dalmatian to remain with the Benton Fire Department. Knox was rescued from a Jefferson County animal shelter two years ago, but the pr...