Category Archives: Local News
FALL CARNIVAL IN WAYNE CITY SET FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26TH WITH COSTUME JUDGING, GAMES, AND TRUNK OR TREAT
The annual Fall Carnival in Wayne City will take place on Sunday, October 26th offering an afternoon of carnival games, costume judging, trunk or treat, and more for families in the community. Festivi...
Oct 24, 2025
BLUE POINT CHURCH HOSTS TRUNK OR TREAT OCTOBER 26TH
Blue Point Church in Cisne invites the community to a Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, October 26th from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes and enjoy free candy. Hotdogs and chips w...
Oct 24, 2025
ILLINOIS YOUTH DEER HUNTERS SET NEW HARVEST RECORD IN 2025 SEASON
Illinois youth deer hunters set a new record during the 2025 youth deer season, harvesting a preliminary total of 4,714 deer statewide from October 11-13. This total surpasses last year's figure of 4,...
Oct 24, 2025
LOCAL AUTHORITIES REPORT TWO ARRESTS WEDNESDAY
Local law enforcement officials have reported two arrests on Wednesday. 37- year-old Joel L. Waldrop was taken into custody late Wednesday afternoon by Wayne City Police on a charge of Domestic Batter...
Oct 23, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERS REWARD AFTER THEFTS
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for recent thefts in the area. According to reports, an individual entered a trailer bel...
Oct 23, 2025
CITY OF FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES TROPICAL CHRISTMAS PARADE
The City of Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday, December 6th at 5:00 PM. This year's event promises to bring a unique twist to holiday ...
Oct 23, 2025
USDA TO REOPEN 2,100 FARM SERVICE AGENCY OFFICES, RELEASE OVER $3 BILLION IN FARM PAYMENTS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced plans to reopen 2,100 Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices nationwide effective today (Thursday). The move comes as the agency works to resume crit...
Oct 23, 2025
ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD APPROVES POLICY UPDATES, REPAIRS, AND PERSONNEL CHANGES AT OCTOBER MEETING
The Board of Trustees of the Illinois Eastern Community College District met on Tuesday at Lincoln Trail College in Robinson. During the meeting, the Board approved the minutes from its previous sessi...
Oct 23, 2025
TWO-VEHICLE CRASH ON ROUTE 45 INJURES FOUR, JUVENILE AIRLIFTED TO HOSPITAL
A two-vehicle accident on Route 45 near Norris City resulted in multiple injuries Wednesday. Emergency crews arrived to find one vehicle on its side following the collision. Although initial reports i...
Oct 23, 2025
VILLAGE OF WEST SALEM TO REVIEW INSURANCE, LEVY REQUEST, AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AT OCTOBER BOARD MEETING
The Village of West Salem Board of Trustees will convene for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, October 27th, at 6:30 p.m. Key items on the agenda include approval of minutes from prior meetings, ...
Oct 23, 2025