Category Archives: Local News

Fairfield Police arrested 51-year-old Terry Richardson Tuesday night just before 8:30. Officers were called to the 500 block of Elm St. to investigate a domestic disturbance. Richardson was accused of...

Fairfield Police Chief, Keith Colclasure has announced the road closures for the Fairfield Christmas Parade this Saturday. At approximately 4 PM, North First Street will be closed for the parade lineu...

Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 19-year-old Bryan Bailey Jr. of Fairfield Tuesday night on a Failure To Appear warrant from Wayne County on an original charge of Theft. Bailey was transported...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Laboratory Department is offering an opportunity for affordable health screenings with its Reduced Rate Lab Testing program, set to run from January 11 through January 24...

The Clay County Health Department is offering local residents an opportunity to receive essential dental care during a one-day clinic. The event, scheduled for Monday, December 9th from 9:00 AM to 3:0...

Farmers across Illinois have a new opportunity to save money and improve soil health as the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) rolls out the sixth year of its popular Fall Covers for Spring Sav...

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has launched a new online licensing system this fall, marking the first phase of a broader initiative to modernize licensing an...

The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) has announced its Class of 2024 Hall of Fame inductees, with several notable names from the region earning this prestigious honor.   Paul Knapp ...

As winter approaches, the Shawnee National Forest is preparing for its annual seasonal closures, with several roads, campgrounds, and trails set to be affected in the coming weeks. Here's what you nee...

Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies along with Cisne Fire & Rescue and ambulance personnel from Wayne City, and Clay County responded to a report of a head-on crash last (Monday) night on County Hwy 2...