Category Archives: Local News
SECRETARY OF STATE RESPONDS TO CLAIMS OVER MT. CARMEL DMV CLOSURE
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias' Office has issued a response to public officials' claims surrounding the upcoming closure of the Mt. Carmel Department of Motor Vehicles, calling those c...
Nov 10, 2025
FAIRFIELD ROTARY CLUB TO HOST 100TH YEAR CELEBRATION DINNER
The Fairfield Rotary Club will mark a major milestone with its 100th Year Celebration Dinner on Friday, November 14th. The event will be held at the Fairfield Elks Lodge, located at 201 SE Second Stre...
Nov 10, 2025
FORMER RIDGWAY POSTMASTER SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS ON DRUG CHARGES IN INDIANA
The former postmaster at the Ridgway Post Office has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to methamphetamine and fentanyl charges in Posey County, Indiana. 37-year-old Kelli J. H...
Nov 10, 2025
FLORA ELKS TO HOST FREE CHILDREN'S ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC NOVEMBER 19TH
The Flora Elks Lodge 1659 and Olney Elks Lodge 926, in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation, will sponsor a free children's orthopedic assessment clinic on Wednesday, Novembe...
Nov 10, 2025
NOBLE WAKEFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT HOSTS CHILI DINNER FUNDRAISER
The Noble Wakefield Fire Department is inviting the community to their annual Chili Dinner Fundraiser. The event will take place Saturday, November 15th starting at 11:00 am and continuing until the c...
Nov 10, 2025
IDNR TO HOST PUBLIC MEETINGS ON SOUTH ZONE WATERFOWL SEASON SPLIT FOR 2026-2030
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will hold two additional public meetings in the state's south waterfowl hunting zone in response to hunter feedback about the timing of the duck sea...
Nov 10, 2025
PEACH SALSA SOLD AT KROGER RECALLED OVER POSSIBLE LISTERIA CONTAMINATION
The FDA has announced a recall of some peach salsa products over concerns of possible listeria contamination. Houston-based JFE Franchising has voluntarily recalled a limited batch of peach salsa made...
Nov 10, 2025
CHRYSLER RECALLS OVER 300,000 JEEP HYBRID SUVS DUE TO BATTERY FIRE RISK
Chrysler is recalling more than 300,000 Jeep plug-in hybrid SUVs because of a risk of battery fires. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that the recall affects 228,221 ...
Nov 10, 2025
COLD SNAP BRINGS FRIGID TEMPERATURES TO REGION BEFORE MIDWEEK WARM-UP
The National Weather Service in Paducah says a sharp blast of cold air is settling into the region, bringing some of the coldest temperatures of the season so far. Overnight lows tonight are expected ...
Nov 10, 2025
NO TRASH DELAYS IN FAIRFIELD FOR TIHS WEEK
Residents of Fairfield can expect regular trash collection services this week, as city officials have confirmed there will be no trash delays. According to Republic Services, all trash pickup routes w...
Nov 10, 2025