Category Archives: Local News
TIS THE SEASON FOR PORCH PIRATES, PROTECT YOUR PACKAGES FROM THEFT
As the holiday season brings a surge in residential package deliveries, local law enforcement is reminding residents to take extra precautions to protect their shipments. According to recent reports, ...
Dec 06, 2024
MCLEANSBORO SET TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS SATURDAY
McLeansboro is gearing up for a day full of festive holiday cheer this Saturday, with a variety of Christmas events planned for the entire community to enjoy. The celebrations kick off early with Brea...
Dec 06, 2024
WAYNE CITY BOARD MEETS RECENTLY, STILL LOOKING AT OPTIONS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Wayne City Board of Trustees recently met to address several concerning issues, including the ongoing search for a new Police Officer and Police Chief. The vacancy follows the resignation of forme...
Dec 06, 2024
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF ALCOHOL COUNTERMEASURE ENFORCEMENT PATROLS
Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 9 Commander, Captain Nathan Douglas announces the results of Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols in Effingham, Wabash, and Wayne counties during November...
Dec 06, 2024
CYBER ATTACK LAST SUMMER AT FAIRFIELD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WAS CAUSED BY A RUSSIAN GROUP
Last summer, Fairfield Memorial Hospital fell victim to a cyber attack orchestrated by the notorious Russian ransomware group, LockBit. This attack resulted in a complete shutdown of the hospital's co...
Dec 06, 2024
SANTA HAS ANNOUNCED VISITING HOURS IN LEO FRENCH PARK
Santa is set to spread holiday cheer during the Fairfield Christmas parade this Saturday, followed by a special visit to his house at Leo French Park. After the parade, families will have several oppo...
Dec 06, 2024
EDWARDS COUNTY COURTHOUSE SEEKING DONATIONS FOR MEMORIAL BENCH FOR JUDGE MICHAEL VALENTINE
Officials at the Edwards County Courthouse are rallying community support to honor the late Resident Circuit Judge Michael Valentine with a commemorative bench. Donations of plastic caps, lids, and mo...
Dec 06, 2024
FAIRFIELD POLICE ARREST FAIRFIELD WOMAN ON WARRANT FROM MARION COUNTY
40-year-old Carrie Cullins of Fairfield was arrested Wednesday morning by Fairfield Police on an outstanding warrant issued out of Marion County for Residential Burglary. Cullins was transported and b...
Dec 05, 2024
LOCAL POLICE LODGE, BEYOND THE BADGE PARTICIPATING IN "SHOP WITH A COP"
In anticipation of the Christmas Season, the local chapter of Beyond the Badge, FOP Lodge 303 is excited to announce they will be participating in Shop with a Cop. The chapter is asking to see if any ...
Dec 05, 2024
EDWARDS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING HELD WEDNESDAY NIGHT
A special meeting of the Edwards County School District Board of Education was held last (Wednesday) night with no official action taken by the board. It was discussed about adding on 10,000 square fe...
Dec 05, 2024