Category Archives: Local News

The 2025 Illinois State Fair kicks off today in Springfield. Officials unveiled the treasured Butter Cow yesterday in the Dairy Building on the Fairgrounds. Fair performers include Jake Owen, The Blac...

Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the individual or individuals who damaged vehicles owned by Earl Steury. The vehicles were parked at a rur...

Cisne Reunion officials have announced that the gospel group, the Hoppers, will no longer be able to perform this evening due to a family emergency. In their place, the gospel group, the Kramer's will...

On Monday, August 4th, at approximately 4:40 PM, Fairfield City Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on a black Jeep in the 900 block of George Street. The Jeep was stopped because it displayed a ...

The Clay County Health Department, in collaboration with the Coalition Against Drug Abuse of Clay County, SIU School of Medicine, and Birth to Five Illinois, will host the county's first Substance Use...

The Bone Gap Chowder is set for August 9th. Bulk chowder will be available by drive-thru only - no exceptions and no standing line. Visitors can drive north on Chestnut Street, stop at the chowder ent...

The Cornerstone Church in Fairfield will be hosting its Semi-Annual Homecoming/Prom Dress giveaway. This event will be held on Saturday, August 30th, from 9 am until Noon in the Fellowship Hall. There...

The Illinois Hunter Safety Class will be offered in Edwards County on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 6 pm to 9 pm and Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 8 am to 4 pm at the Edwards County Farm Burea...

The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers about a scam involving Amazon. It has nothing to do with the international e-commerce company but with fraudsters. They're sending phony text messages...

The Albion City Council met last night. Mark Curtis has the full recap.