Category Archives: Local News

Weather permitting, entry to Fairfield Memorial Hospital will be using a temporary detour. Highway construction crews will be blocking off the entrance to NW 10th Street from Main Street starting on W...

The Village of West Salem will be holding a special session this evening at Village Hall. At the meeting, the village will look to appoint Kelli Higgins as Temporary Deputy Clerk as well as discuss an...

Teachers inspire students. McDonalds restaurants of Souther Illinois want to know what teacher has inspired you. Nominations for the McDonalds Outstanding Educator Awards are open until September 15. ...

The Illinois State Police remind motorists with farm harvest season upcoming of tips to stay safe on the road during harvest season. Pay attention and do not drive distracted. Slow down when encounter...

With it being the first Tuesday of the month (Monday was a holiday), there are several meetings on tap this afternoon and evening. The Flora City Council meets at 4:30 this afternoon at Flora City Hal...

City, County, State, and Federal offices are closed today for the Labor Day Holiday. In Fairfield, trash pickup will be on schedule. Wayne City trash pickup will be a day behind schedule.

A boil order has been issued for a portion of the City of Fairfield. Residents on West Douglas Street from 1st to Southwest 3rd street are on the order until further notice. Officials say water needs ...

The Wayne County Jail has recently been inspected by state inspectors for compliance. We have a copy of that compliance report at WFIWRadio.com. Some of the improvements at the jail include bedding, r...

Wayne County tax bills were mailed on Thursday, August 31. The first installment is due October 6, and second installment is due November 9. Wayne County tax bills may be paid in the: Treasurer's offi...

A Grayville man will serve 4 years of time in the Illinois Department of Corrections for driving on a revoked license. On August 29th, Edwards County Judge Michael Valentine sentenced 39-year-old Matt...