Category Archives: Local News
FEED MY SHEEP SOUP KITCHEN CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY
Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen in Fairfield will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day. The soup kitchen, located at 200 West Main Street, will reopen Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. for regular business hour...
Sep 4, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY ANTIQUE TRACTOR DRIVE SET FOR LABOR DAY
The 18th Annual Wayne County Antique Tractor Drive will take place on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th with antique tractor enthusiasts from across the region invited to participate. The drive is open...
Sep 4, 2026
STATE, FEDERAL INVESTIGATORS PROBE CAUSE OF DU QUOIN FIRE
State and federal investigators are working to determine the cause of Wednesday's massive fire in downtown Du Quoin. Investigators from the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office and Bureau of Al...
Sep 4, 2026
ILLINOIS HOSPITALS COULD LOSE BILLIONS UNDER MEDICAID CHANGES
Illinois hospitals could lose billions of dollars in federal funding over the next several years because of changes to Medicaid reimbursement rules. Estimates from the Illinois Health and Hospital Ass...
Sep 4, 2026
IDOT TO REOPEN SOME LANES FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
The Illinois Department of Transportation will suspend many non-emergency road closures over the Labor Day weekend to help reduce travel disruptions. Closures will be suspended where possible from 3 p...
Sep 4, 2026
FIRST RESPONDERS OFFERED FREE RANDY HOUSER TICKETS AT DU QUOIN STATE FAIR
Southern Illinois first responders who helped battle Wednesday's major fire in downtown Du Quoin are being offered free tickets to an upcoming Du Quoin State Fair concert. The Illinois Department of A...
Sep 4, 2026
FAIRFIELD MULES HOST ELDORADO TONIGHT AT THE TRAINYARD
The Fairfield Mules will be at The Trainyard tonight (Friday) as they host the Eldorado Eagles in Black Diamond Conference football action. It's also the Shrine Game with the Wayne Count...
Sep 4, 2026
FAIRFIELD MAN CHARGED WITH DUI AFTER PARKING LOT ACCIDENT
A Fairfield man faces a DUI charge following an accident in the Fairfield VFW parking lot. Fairfield Police responded to the VFW at 201 E. Court Street around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, August 29th. ...
Sep 4, 2026
FAIRFIELD RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES MOVING TO FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
American Red Cross blood drives in Fairfield are moving to a new location after more than two decades at the Community of Christ Church. Organizer David Savage said the blood drive scheduled for Wedne...
Sep 4, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD TO CONSIDER POLLING PLACE CONSOLIDATION
The Wayne County Board will meet in regular session Thursday, September 10th at 7 p.m. at the Wayne County Courthouse. Among the items on the agenda is a request from the County Clerk's Office to appr...
Sep 4, 2026