Category Archives: Local News
NHTSA LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO TESLA FULL SELF-DRIVING SYSTEM
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, following 58 reports of traffic safety violations, including 14 cras...
Oct 21, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY ANNOUNCES OCTOBER MEETING AND RAFFLE WINNERS
The Wayne County Democratic Party will hold its monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 22nd, at 6:00 PM in the Boardroom of the Wayne County Courthouse. All interested community members are invited to ...
Oct 21, 2025
FDA EXPANDS CINNAMON RECALL OVER LEAD CONCERNS
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expanding its recall of ground cinnamon products due to concerns about elevated lead levels. According to the latest FDA update, ground cinnamon from the bran...
Oct 21, 2025
STRONG STORMS BRING DAMAGE, POWER OUTAGES TO SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Severe storms Saturday night and Sunday morning left a trail of damage and power outages across several southern Illinois counties, according to the National Weather Service. Multiple reports of downe...
Oct 20, 2025
CITY OF FAIRFIELD ANNOUNCES BULK PICKUP DATES FOR OCTOBER
The City of Fairfield has released the October bulk pickup schedule, as advised by Republic Services. Residents are reminded to place their bulk items at the curb on their designated pickup day: WARD ...
Oct 20, 2025
FAIRFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS TO CONSIDER AIRBNB REQUEST
The Fairfield Zoning Board of Appeals will meet tonight (Monday) at 5:15 p.m. at the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce office, 121 East Main Street. The agenda includes roll call and a review of public...
Oct 20, 2025
NEW HOPE SCHOOL BOARD TO REVIEW FINANCIAL REPORTS AND APPROVE BILLS AT TONIGHT'S MEETING
The New Hope CCSD #6 School Board is set to hold its regular monthly meeting tonight (Monday) at 7:00 p.m. According to the agenda, board members will begin with a call to order and roll call, followe...
Oct 20, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY TO HONOR MARY BETH SMITH WITH RETIREMENT RECEPTION ON OCTOBER 31ST
The Edwards County community is preparing to honor Mary Beth Smith, longtime County Clerk and Recorder, with a special retirement reception on Friday, October 31st. The event will take place at the Ed...
Oct 20, 2025
IECC FACULTY ASSOCIATION CLARIFIES MEMORANDA NEGOTIATIONS WITH BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Education Association (IECCEA) is clarifying its position following recent statements by the IECC Board of Trustees regarding two Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) ...
Oct 20, 2025
CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES DRIVE-THRU FLU SHOT CLINICS
The Clay County Health Department has released its fall schedule for drive-thru flu shot clinics, giving residents multiple opportunities to get vaccinated without leaving their vehicles. Drive-Thru C...
Oct 20, 2025