Category Archives: Local News
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE REPORT RESULTS OF OCCUPANT RESTRAINT ENFORCEMENT PATROLS
Lieutenant Brian Wilson, Commander of Illinois State Police Troop 9, has announced the results of Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols (OREP) conducted in Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Marion, Wabash, a...
Nov 3, 2025
CITY OF FAIRFIELD JOINT REVIEW BOARD TO HOLD ANNUAL MEETING WEDNESDAY
The City of Fairfield's Joint Review Board will hold its 2024-2025 annual meeting on Wednesday, November 5th at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Fairfield City Hall. The meeting, which is open to ...
Nov 3, 2025
IECC REPORTS STEADY FALL ENROLLMENT WITH GROWTH IN KEY STUDENT GROUPS
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC) is reporting steady enrollment this fall, with notable gains among dual credit, career and technical, transfer, and adult education students. While overall f...
Nov 3, 2025
ILLINOIS HOUSE APPROVES BILL TO PROTECT PUBLIC OFFICIALS FROM THREATS AND HARASSMENT
The Illinois House last Tuesday passed legislation designed to enhance the safety of public officials by allowing them to shield sensitive personal information, such as home addresses, from public dis...
Nov 3, 2025
FAIRFIELD MULES FOOTBALL TEAM LOSES 1ST ROUND PLAYOFF GAME AFTER CONTROVERSIAL "5TH DOWN" PLAY
On Saturday, the Fairfield Mules Football team traveled to Petersburg, Illinois for their 1st Round Playoff matchup versus the PORTA Bluejays. Unfortunately, the Mules fell to PORTA by a score of 9-8,...
Nov 3, 2025
SHARI WINTER ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR WAYNE COUNTY CORONER
Shari Winter has announced her candidacy for Wayne County Coroner, seeking to complete the term of the late Carrie Dagg - a commitment she says she made nearly five years ago at Dagg's request. Winter...
Nov 3, 2025
CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERING REWARD IN VEHICLE THEFT CASE
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the person or persons responsible for the theft of a vehicle from the JW Saloon parking lot on Saturday. The stolen vehicle i...
Nov 3, 2025
SECOND INSTALLMENT ON WAYNE COUNTY PROPERTY TAX BILLS DUE NOVEMBER 10TH
Wayne County Treasurer,Yvette Anderson reminds residents that the SECOND installment on property tax bills is due on November 10th. Tax payments can be made in several convenient ways: In-person at th...
Nov 3, 2025
EDWARDS COUNTY DELINQUENT TAX PAYMENTS ACCEPTED UNTIL WEDNESDAY, TAX SALE SET FOR NOVEMBER 12TH
The Edwards County Treasurer/Collector's Office recently mailed certified letters to property owners with delinquent taxes. At this time, only cash, money orders, or cashier's checks will be accepted ...
Nov 3, 2025
FAIRFIELD VETERAN'S DAY PARADE SET FOR NOVEMBER 8TH
Plans are in place for Fairfield's annual Veteran's Day parade, scheduled for Saturday, November 8th, at 2 p.m. The day will begin with a breakfast for veterans and their families from 7 to 9 a.m. at ...
Nov 3, 2025