Category Archives: Local News
ILLINOIS GOVERNOR PROPOSES FEE ON MAJOR SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANIES
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has announced a proposal to impose a new statewide fee on major social media companies, as part of his State of the State and budget address last week. The plan would req...
Feb 23, 2026
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS TO SEE COLD START, SIGNIFICANT WARMING TREND AND ELEVATED FIRE RISK THIS WEEK
The National Weather Service reports that Southern Illinois will experience a chilly start to the week, with cold temperatures expected today (Monday). However, residents can look forward to a ...
Feb 23, 2026
MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH WITH INJURIES WEST OF FAIRFIELD EARLY SATURDAY
*** STORY UPDATED AS OF 10:15AM *** The Wayne County Sheriff's Department, Fairfield Rural Fire Department, and Wayne County Ambulance responded to a motor vehicle crash just after 4 a.m. Saturday on ...
Feb 23, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY MAN DENIED SENTENCE MODIFICATION IN CIRCUIT COURT
42-year-old Jason Hammock appeared in Wayne County Circuit Court last Tuesday seeking to have his sentence or confinement changed, altered, or reduced under the rules of Habeas Corpus. Hammock is curr...
Feb 23, 2026
MCLEANSBORO MAN ARRESTED AT FORD CENTER AFTER MULTIPLE ALTERCATIONS
A McLeansboro man was arrested at the Ford Center in Evansville early Saturday morning, February 21st following a series of altercations and confrontations with police officers. According to an Evansv...
Feb 23, 2026
FAIRFIELD HOSTS PUBLIC MEETING ON POND CREEK-LITTLE WABASH FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT TONIGHT
The City of Fairfield and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will hold a public informational meeting tonight (Monday) at 6:30 p.m. at Fairfield City Hall, 109 NE Second Street. Of...
Feb 23, 2026
FEEDING KIDS OF WAYNE COUNTY GEARS UP FOR THIRD SUMMER OF LUNCH PROGRAM
The Feeding Kids of Wayne County lunch program is preparing for its third consecutive summer, with volunteers and supporters already expressing excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to s...
Feb 23, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY FARM BUREAU TO HOST "HOWL AT THE MOON" DUELING PIANOS NIGHT IN FAIRFIELD
The Wayne County Farm Bureau is excited to announce the return of the popular Howl at the Moon performers for a one-night-only show on Saturday, March 14th in Fairfield. This event promises a u...
Feb 23, 2026
​ECHS DINNER THEATER RETURNS MARCH 19TH-22ND WITH "BROADWAY HITS", TICKETS GO ON SALE TODAY (MONDAY)
There's no business like show business, and Edwards County High School's Music Department is inviting the community to take part in their 35th annual Dinner Theater, "Broadway Hits," set for March 19t...
Feb 23, 2026
FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION AND COLLEGE APPLICATION WORKSHOP SET FOR TUESDAY
Students and families are invited to attend a free workshop focused on financial aid and college applications, hosted by ISAC. The event will take place on Tuesday, February 24th from 3:30 PM to 5:30 ...
Feb 23, 2026