Category Archives: Local News
CLAY COUNTY WATER LIFTS BOIL ORDER AFTER TEST RESULTS DEEM WATER SAFE
Clay County Water has announced that the boil water order issued Monday morning for all customers has now been lifted. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notified the utility Tuesday t...
Oct 22, 2025
WEST SALEM VILLAGE BOARD APPROVES WASTEWATER REPAIRS AND ENDORSES COMMUNITY TREE PLANTING
The West Salem Village Board of Trustees convened for a special session on October 15th to address insurance proposals, authorize critical repairs to the wastewater system, and express support for a l...
Oct 22, 2025
RICK HEIDNER ENTERS CROWDED GOP PRIMARY FOR ILLINOIS GOVERNOR
Suburban video gambling mogul Rick Heidner has launched a bid for Illinois governor, joining a packed Republican primary field that includes former State Senator and Clay County resident, Darren Baile...
Oct 22, 2025
"BOO ON THE BRICKS" TRUNK OR TREAT RETURNS TO ALBION ON OCTOBER 31ST
The popular "Boo on the Bricks" Trunk or Treat event is back in Albion this Halloween. The festivities will take place on October 31st on 5th Street at the Edwards County Square. Trunks can be set up ...
Oct 22, 2025
TRUNK OR TREAT FALL FESTIVAL AT NORTH SIDE BAPTIST CHURCH
The community is invited to the annual Trunk or Treat Fall Festival at North Side Baptist Church, located at 905 N First Street, Fairfield. The event will be held on Sunday, October 26th from 4:00 p.m...
Oct 22, 2025
WESLEYAN CHURCH OF FAIRFIELD ACCEPTING COAT DONATIONS FOR ANNUAL GIVEAWAY
With colder weather approaching, the Wesleyan Church of Fairfield is now accepting donations of new and gently used coats for its annual coat giveaway, scheduled for Saturday, November 1st. Community ...
Oct 22, 2025
CISNE MAN ARRESTED ON MULTIPLE CHARGES BY WAYNE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 49-year-old Jeremy Beck of Cisne Monday afternoon on a Wayne County warrant for failure to appear. Beck faces multiple charges, including fleeing or atte...
Oct 21, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERING REWARD IN CISNE BREAK-IN ATTEMPT
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the person or persons responsible for an attempted break-in at the Dollar General Store in Cisne. In a separate incident, Gin...
Oct 21, 2025
ONE DEAD, ONE INJURED IN SUNDAY MORNING CRASH NEAR DIETERICH
Illinois State Police have released additional details regarding a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Sunday morning at the east edge of Dieterich. According to authorities, the crash happened arou...
Oct 21, 2025
FAIRFIELD GRADE SCHOOL BOARD REVIEWS FINANCES, BAND NEEDS, AND BUILDING MAINTENANCE
The Fairfield Grade School District Board of Education met Monday night to review financial reports, discuss facility needs, and address personnel changes. Superintendent Kristina Gardner reported tha...
Oct 21, 2025