Category Archives: Local News
TWO FAIRFIELD MEN ARRESTED ON THEFT, TRESPASS AND DRUG CHARGES
David T. Asher Johnathan J. Fletcher Two Fairfield men were arrested late Monday night following a report of trespassers at a property just outside of Fairfield. According to the Wayne C...
Dec 24, 2025
MICHAEL MEZO TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN INDIANA, FACES MULTIPLE SERIOUS CHARGES IN HAMILTON COUNTY
Hamilton County officials confirm that 63-year-old Michael J. Mezo has been taken into custody in Corydon, Indiana, following information received by Hamilton County 911 Communications from Indiana St...
Dec 24, 2025
CITY OF FAIRFIELD ANNOUNCES TRASH PICKUP DELAYS FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAYS
The City of Fairfield has announced changes to the trash collection schedule due to the upcoming Christmas Day and New Year's Day holidays. Republic Services will operate trash routes on a one-day del...
Dec 24, 2025
REPUBLIC TRASH COLLECTION DELAYED ONE DAY FOR CHRISTMAS IN WAYNE CITY
The Village of Wayne City has announced that Republic trash collection will be on a one-day delay next week due to the Christmas holiday. Residents are advised to set out their trash cans by 5 a.m. on...
Dec 24, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY FARM BUREAU PRESENTS "AG ON THE COURT" EVENT
The Edwards County Farm Bureau is sponsoring "Ag on the Court" on Friday, January 16th at 5:00 p.m. in the Edwards County High School Gymnasium. The event promises a fun night of high school boys bask...
Dec 24, 2025
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE K9 ZEUS TO GET DONATION OF BODY ARMOR
Illinois State Police K9 Zeus will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Remco's vest was sponsored by ...
Dec 24, 2025
ILLINOIS MIDDLE SCHOOLERS TO EARN HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS FROM THEIR OWN SCHOOLS STARTING IN 2026
Starting in 2026, middle school students in Illinois will have a new opportunity to get ahead in their high school education. With the recent passage of House Bill 3039, middle schoolers will be able ...
Dec 24, 2025
STATE NEWS BRIEFS FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24TH
SCOTUS Rejects Trump's Bid To Deploy National Guard To Illinois (Chicago, IL) -- The U.S. Supreme Court is rejecting President Trump's bid to deploy the National Guard to Illinois. The nation's high c...
Dec 24, 2025
EMERGENCY CREWS RESPOND TO LANDING GEAR ALERT AT MT. VERNON OUTLAND AIRPORT
Emergency responders were placed on standby Monday afternoon around 1:46 at the Mt. Vernon Outland Airport after a pilot reported a warning light indicating a possible landing gear issue. Mt. Vernon C...
Dec 23, 2025
MT. VERNON MAN ARRESTED ON SEXUAL ASSAULT AND CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES
(Photo credit: Jefferson County SO Facebook page) A Mt. Vernon man is in custody following an investigation by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office into allegations of sexual assault and child...
Dec 23, 2025