Category Archives: Local News

Front Row - Jackson Hensley, Jax Duncan, Aiden McDowell, Caden Hart, Brayden Sanford, and Bethany Moore, Adviser. Back Row - Alice Robb, Katie Robb, Heaven Schilt, Carlin St.Ledger, Kayci Thompson, Jo...

Santa Claus is coming to the Geff Ruritan Club Building on Saturday, December 13th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Parents are encouraged to bring their children to visit with Santa and share their Christmas g...

Grayville's annual "Brighten the Night for Hometown Heroes" event is underway, giving families, businesses, and organizations a chance to support local children while spreading holiday cheer. For a $5...

Fairfield Police, Fairfield City Fire Department, and Wayne County Ambulance responded to a two-vehicle accident Tuesday evening around 5:40 PM on West Main Street near Frontier Community College. The...

25-year-old Jesse W. Trout of Eldorado has been found guilty of first-degree murder in connection with the September 7th shooting death of 44-year-old Michael J. Wiseman. Following a multi-day jury tr...

Clay County Hospital has been recognized among the nation's best, earning a four-star overall rating in the newly released Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list. The inaugural rankings highlight high-perform...

Volunteers for a Progressive Fairfield hosting the annual Festival of Lights at Leo French Park which runs through the end of the year. The popular drive-through light display will be open at all hour...

Wayne City Matters hosts its annual Hometown Christmas Event and Parade on Sunday, December 14th. Activities will begin at 3 p.m. at or near the community building, offering holiday fun for all ages. ...

Registration is now open for in-person pesticide license testing sessions offered through the Illinois Department of Agriculture in partnership with Illinois Extension. The sessions are for individual...

A nationwide recall has been issued for over 9,000 CreateOn Crayola-branded pip-Cube magnetic building sets due to a risk of "serious injury or death" if loose magnets are ingested. The U.S. Consumer ...