Category Archives: Local News
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE RELEASE ADDITIONAL DETAILS SURROUNDING OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN MT. CARMEL, ONE PERSON DEAD
The Mount Carmel Police Department (MCPD) requested the Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 8 to investigate an officer involved shooting that occurred October 10...
Oct 12, 2024
MT. VERNON OUTLAND AIRPORT RECEIVES AWARD
The Illinois Department of Transportation recently honored seven airports for their exceptional contributions to the state's aviation sector, with the Mount Vernon Airport receiving the Aeronautical E...
Oct 12, 2024
GAMBLING MAY COME AT OTHERS' EXPENSE ACCORDING TO ANNUAL REPORT
Illinois surpassed $2 billion in tax revenue last year from all types of gambling and the state lottery - a record bolstered by continued growth in video gambling, sports betting and the opening of se...
Oct 12, 2024
ILLINOIS STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING IN MT. CARMEL, ONE PERSON DEAD
Illinois State Police is handling an officer involved shooting incident that occurred in Mt. Carmel Thursday night. According to reports from the Mt. Carmel Police Department, one person was killed du...
Oct 11, 2024
RAY TATE JURY TRIAL IN CLINTON COUNTY SET FOR OCTOBER 21ST
On Monday, both the prosecution and defense confirmed their readiness for Ray E. Tate's upcoming aggravated kidnapping trial in Clinton County. Tate faces 30 felony charges related to his actions on D...
Oct 11, 2024
WAYNE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT NEWS FROM THURSDAY
Several area residents appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court Thursday. 54-year-old, William J Jelley Jr. of Fairfield plead guilty to Criminal Damage to Property. Jelley Jr. was sentenced to o...
Oct 11, 2024
CITY OF FAIRFIELD ISSUES TRAFFIC ADVISORY FOR MONDAY
The City of Fairfield is announcing that on Monday, the south lane of Main Street between SW 6th and 7th will be closed to traffic to allow crews to demolish a building at this location. It's the form...
Oct 11, 2024
CHET SNYDER TO END HIS TENURE AS LADY MULES VOLLEYBALL COACH
Fairfield Community High School's winningest sports coach, Chet Snyder, has announced his resignation, effective at the end of the current season. After 21 successful years at the...
Oct 11, 2024
HANNA HOUSE MUSEUM AND FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY HOSTING END OF OCTOBER EVENTS
The Hanna House Museum will be open on Saturday, October 26th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be passing out Halloween treats. This will be the last scheduled opening of the Hanna House before being c...
Oct 11, 2024
KINGS CHAPEL CHURCH HOMECOMING THIS SUNDAY
The Kings Chapel Church, located at 1023 County Road 1850 E or outer North First Street in Fairfield, will hold their Homecoming Celebration on Sunday, October 13th. Dinner will be served around noon ...
Oct 11, 2024