Category Archives: Local News

  A Crossville man has been sentenced to 4 years in prison after pleading guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm. McGwire Aschenbrenner, 24, was sentenced Monday in White County Circu...

The Centralia Balloon Fest returns August 21 through 23 with a new location this year at Fairview Park, 1010 West Broadway in Centralia. The free event will feature balloon flights and balloon glows F...

Illinois State Police Troop 9 will conduct special nighttime enforcement patrols across several area counties during August and September. Troop 9 Commander Lieutenant Bruce Waggoner said the patrols ...

A Boil Water Order is now in effect until further notice for the following area in West Salem: on New Street, from the corner of Pinhook/New Street, going South to the end of the line. Please boil wat...

The Fairfield City Council met last (Tuesday) night. A public hearing was held at 5:50pm for the rezoning of property. No members of the public came forward during the public comment period. Mayor, Ga...

Fairfield Community High School will hold its annual Meet the Mules event Friday giving fans an opportunity to meet student-athletes and other participants in fall activities. Doors to the Mule Barn w...

Organizers of the 2026 West Salem Homecoming and Chowder have announced the Grand Marshal and emcee for this year's parade. The parade is Saturday beginning at 9:30am. Retired West Salem Fire Chief Ha...

Wayne County Clerk Liz Ann Woodrow is reminding eligible voters to watch their mailboxes as Vote by Mail applications have been mailed throughout the county. Under Illinois law, county clerks are requ...

Registration will soon open for the 2026 Wayne City Bean Queen Pageant, giving students in the Wayne City School District the opportunity to participate in one of the community's annual Bean Days trad...

The annual Wabash Chamber Days celebration will return to downtown Mount Carmel today through Saturday featuring carnival rides, live entertainment, pageants, food, and family activities. The event wi...