Category Archives: Local News

A benefit Spaghetti Supper for Donnie Simpson will be held on Saturday, March 7th at 5:00 PM at the Johnsonville Ruritan Building. The meal will be served by donation and will feature spaghetti, salad...

The campaign for Illinois gubernatorial candidate Sheriff James Mendrick has announced a public meet-and-greet event in Mount Carmel. Mendrick, who is currently serving as sheriff, will meet with area...

Feeling lucky? Fairfield Memorial Hospital invites the community to be someone's lucky charm by donating blood at an upcoming blood drive on Monday, March 2, at the Educational Annex Building, located...

>>Pritzker Reacts To Trump's State of the Union Address (Chicago, IL) -- Governor Pritzker is reacting to President Trump's State of the Union Address. The governor claimed Trump "spewed lies," ...

The National Weather Service reports that breezy southerly winds today (Tuesday) are ushering much warmer air into the Tri-State region. Gusts of over 30 miles per hour are expected, leading to elevat...

The Fairfield Rotary Club has announced it will award up to four (4) one-time scholarships of $750 each to graduating seniors from Fairfield Community High School who plan to enroll in a post-secondar...

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is inviting area residents to learn more about career opportunities within IDOC at an upcoming Community Job Fair & Recruitment Event. The event will ...

Late Monday night, multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire on W Camp Ground Road near Bonnie in Jefferson County. The incident prompted a MABAS 52-40 callout, bringing in extensive res...

Youth ages 8-18 from Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties are invited to showcase their kitchen know-how at the upcoming Kitchen Skillathon. This fun and educational competition wil...

The US Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake has announced an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in conservation and natural resources. The Corps is recruiting for Student Conservation Ass...