Category Archives: Local News

The Board of Trustees of the Illinois Eastern Community College (IECC) District held its regular meeting Tuesday at Lincoln Trail College.   During the meeting, Chancellor Gower recognized Dr. Ja...

IIllinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Illinois' fiscal year 2026 budget into law Monday, approving the largest spending plan in state history at $55.1 billion. The budget takes effect July 1st and i...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that the majority of Illinois crops are in good shape heading into late June, with both corn and soybean conditions improving over the past week.   As o...

The National Weather Service in Paducah is warning residents across the region of increasing chances for strong to severe thunderstorms later today (Wednesday) through this evening.   Forecasters...

Dawn A. Taylor Cohen James Cassen Amanda Gail Garner Jacqueline S. Lloyd     Terry Edward Richardson The Fairfield Police Department reported a busy weekend with multiple arrests between Jun...

Planning a construction project? The City of Fairfield is reminding residents and contractors to review local permit fee requirements before starting any building work - from fences and garages to new...

Wayne County families can continue to take advantage of the Feeding Kids of Wayne County program this summer, which offers free sack lunches and grocery bags to children ages 2 to 18. The program runs...

The summer of 2025 is heating up with fun-filled Fridays in Wayne City, thanks to a community-driven event series organized by Wayne City Matters. The "Friday Fun" events include games, live music, fo...

Little Prairie Christian Church is gearing up for a high-energy Vacation Bible School this summer with "Rocket Racers - On Track with Our Powerful God," set for Monday, July 7th through Thursday, July...

Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 46-year-old Margaret Van Matre of Cisne Monday morning on a Clay County warrant for Failure to Appear on an original charge Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Su...