Category Archives: Local News

In honor of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' 100th anniversary in 2025, fairgoers can still take advantage of a camping deal at any Illinois state park or historic site with a campground ...

As students prepare to return to classrooms, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is now accepting applications for its Safe Routes to School program. The initiative offers funding to proj...

Multiple fire departments including Fairfield Rural, Wayne City and Orchardville, responded late Thursday night to a fire at the former Rapp's Custom Cabinets building, located just outside of Dahlgre...

The 2025 edition of the Cisne Reunion continues tonight around the square in Cisne. Bingo returns from 7 to 9 p.m., and the evening will be capped off with a performance by The Brat Pack at 7 p.m. in ...

The Fairfield Fall Fun Fest will host a delicious Baked Goods Contest on Saturday, September 20th at RJ on Main. Categories include Pies, Cookies, Breads, Cake/Cupcakes (1/2 dozen), and other baked go...

During the Tuesday meeting of the Wayne County Retired Teachers Association's (WCRTA) at the Cisne Community Center, the organization awarded its annual scholarship for future educators to Lainie Clar...

The City of Fairfield Water Department has LIFTED the boil water order for West Douglas St from SW 3rd St to SW 7th St. City officials say water samples have passed testing and water is now safe for h...

29-year-old Jacob Adam Birkla of Mt. Carmel died Monday evening after his Buick Lacrosse was struck broadside by a semi on Indiana State Road 68 near Haubstadt. Gibson County authorities said the cras...

61-year-old Scott Funkhouser of Grayville has been charged in Edwards County Circuit Court with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges were filed Tuesday follo...

The Wayne City Ruritans are inviting the community to their upcoming Formal Dress Resale on Friday, August 16th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Church of the Harvest Event Center. The event is a great op...