Category Archives: Local News
CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES DRIVE-THRU FLU SHOT CLINICS
The Clay County Health Department has released its fall schedule for drive-thru flu shot clinics, giving residents multiple opportunities to get vaccinated without leaving their vehicles. Drive-Thru C...
Sep 23, 2025
STATE OF ILLINOIS NEWS BRIEFS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD
President Donald Trump's Department of Justice is arguing against Illinois' assault weapons ban. While appearing before the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday, Harmeet Dhillon said the AR-15 ...
Sep 23, 2025
FAIRFIELD WOMAN ARRESTED ON WAYNE COUNTY WARRANT
The Wayne County Sheriff's Department arrested 44-year-old Jamie M. Taylor of Fairfield Friday night on a Wayne County warrant for Failure to Appear. The original charge was Operation of a Motor Vehic...
Sep 22, 2025
RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURE PLANNED IN FAIRFIELD
The City of Fairfield is notifying motorists that Norfolk Southern Railroad will close its crossing on U.S. 45 (South 1st Street) from September 29th through October 3rd for surface repair work. Durin...
Sep 22, 2025
CARMI MAN ARRESTED IN EVANSVILLE AFTER STOLEN VEHICLE ALERT
(Photo Credit: Evansville Police Department) A Carmi man was taken into custody in Evansville Saturday after police say a Flock camera alert flagged a stolen vehicle traveling in the city. Evansville ...
Sep 22, 2025
FAIRFIELD PAINTOUT TO BRING COLOR AND CREATIVITY TO WAYNE COUNTY
Fairfield will soon welcome artists from across the region as the Fairfield PaintOut begins tomorrow (Tuesday) and continues this week bringing creativity and vibrant color to Wayne County. Throughout...
Sep 22, 2025
NORTH WAYNE CUSD #200 TO HOLD BUDGET HEARING, REGULAR MEETING MONDAY
The North Wayne CUSD #200 Board of Education will meet tonight at Cisne Middle School, beginning with a Budget Hearing at 6:50 p.m. to review and approve the proposed 2025-26 budget. A Regular Meeting...
Sep 22, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY HOLDS SEPTEMBER MEETING
The Wayne County Democratic Party met Wednesday, September 17th to discuss community projects and upcoming events. State Representative Dave Severin has accepted a request for a bench to be placed in ...
Sep 22, 2025
FREE KIDNEY AND HEALTH SCREENING COMING TO CLAY COUNTY SEPTEMBER 23RD
The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois is partnering with the Clay County Health Department to provide a free kidney and health screening for community members on Tuesday, September 23rd, from 10 ...
Sep 22, 2025
ILLINOIS MARKS 80TH NATIONAL FARM SAFETY AND HEALTH WEEK WITH FOCUS ON HARVEST SEASON DANGERS
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed this week as Farm Safety and Health Week in Illinois, joining the nationwide observance now in its 80th year. With the theme "Safety First, Avoid the Worst...
Sep 22, 2025