Category Archives: Local News
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
NINTH ANNUAL VETERANS QUILT GIVEAWAY HELD AT ST. EDWARD'S CHURCH
The Ninth Annual Veterans Quilt Giveaway took place on Saturday during the Veterans Breakfast at St. Edward's Catholic Church. Veterans in attendance had the chance to register for one of four handmad...
Nov 10, 2025
CISNE FFA AG SALES TEAM PLACES FIFTH AT STATE COMPETITION
(State FFA Treasurer, Kaydance Wooton, (left) is pictured with the Cisne FFA Ag Sales team of (left to right) Hagen Howard, Ava Greifzu, Antenella Cline, and Kadence Hyder. ) The Cisne FFA Ag S...
Nov 10, 2025
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE SET FOR WEDNESDAY IN FAIRFIELD
A blood drive will be held Wednesday at the Community of Christ Church on Windsor Lane in Fairfield. The event is sponsored by The Clothesline. All blood types are urgently needed, with the American R...
Nov 10, 2025
WAYNE CITY FFA HOSTS VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST TO HONOR LOCAL HEROES
The Wayne City FFA chapter will honor area veterans with a special Veterans Day Breakfast tomorrow (Tuesday, November 11th) from 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. in the Ag Shop. Organizers invite all veterans, their...
Nov 10, 2025
BINGO NIGHT RETURNS TO SIMS COMMUNITY CENTER ON NOVEMBER 13TH
The Sims Community Center will host a Bingo Night on Thursday, November 13th starting at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to participate in 20 games with three cards per game, all for a $20 donation. The...
Nov 10, 2025