Category Archives: Local News

STATE NEW BRIEFS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD
As the Du Quoin State Fair wrapped up Monday, upgrades on the fairgrounds have been announced. IDOA officials say $16.4 millions will be used for road repairs, adding to more than $30 million from the...
Mark Wells Sep 03, 2025

FAIRFIELD POLICE ARREST WOOD RIVER MAN ON OUTSTANDING WARRANT
The Fairfield Police Department reports an arrest following a domestic disturbance call Friday evening. Around 6:00 p.m., officers responded to South View Circle, where they located and arrested 22-ye...
Mark Wells Sep 02, 2025

WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT MAKES TWO ARRESTS OVER THE WEEKEND
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department reports two arrests over the weekend. On Saturday night, deputies arrested 58-year-old Wayne L. Davis of Mt. Carmel. Davis was wanted on a Failure to Appear Conte...
Mark Wells Sep 02, 2025

FALL FUN FEST BUTTONS GO ON SALE WEDNESDAY ( SEPTEMBER 3RD)
Fairfield Fall Fun Fest buttons will go on sale tomorrow, Wednesday, September 3rd. This year's button honors the 10th anniversary of the Miss Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Pageant. Buttons are $2 each and ...
Mark Wells Sep 02, 2025

WEST SALEM VILLAGE BOARD DISCUSSES SENIOR CENTER CLOSURE AND APPROVES NEW PROJECTS
The West Salem Village Board met last week to address several important issues, including the planned closure of the West Salem Senior Center on September 30th due to financial constraints. The Senior...
Mark Wells Sep 02, 2025

IECC CELEBRATES RECORD-BREAKING SUCCESS IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS PROGRAMS
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) is celebrating a historic milestone in its health professions programs, achieving the highest-ever pass rate for nursing students on the National Council Lic...
Mark Wells Sep 02, 2025

FCHS CLASS OF 1975 TO HOST 50TH REUNION CELEBRATION OCTOBER 18TH
The Fairfield Community High School Class of 1975 will celebrate its 50th reunion with a special event on Saturday, October 18th. The celebration will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Fairfield...
Mark Wells Sep 02, 2025

FREE HARVEST PERMITS AVAILABLE FOR ILLINOIS FARMERS
Illinois farmers and others involved in hauling agricultural commodities can now access free harvest permits, allowing semi-trucks to exceed legal weight limits by up to 10% on gross, axle, and regist...
Mark Wells Sep 02, 2025

NEW GRANT PROGRAM LAUNCHED TO RESTORE ABANDONED CEMETERIES IN ILLINOIS
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced a new grant program aimed at restoring abandoned and neglected cemeteries across the state. The Cemetery Relief F...
Mark Wells Sep 02, 2025

SHERIFF'S OFFICES INVESTIGATING POSSIBLE HOMICIDE AFTER TRAFFIC STOP IN RURAL DUQUOIN
In the early evening hours on Monday, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department received information regarding a possible homicide at an unknown location. Deputies were given details of a suspect vehi...
Mark Wells Sep 02, 2025