Category Archives: Local News

Illinois State Police has issued a followup from a crash last Thursday afternoon. They say the drivers of an SUV and a school bus were injured on Illinois Route 37 near Game Farm Road south of Mt. Ver...

Two people were taken to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash Friday night on Interstate 64 in Wayne County. Illinois State Police Troop 9 responded to the crash at approximately 7:12 p.m. on ea...

The Anthony Wayne American Legion Post #176 will host a Wing and Music Night on at the Legion, 111 SW Fourth Street in Fairfield. Traditional wings will be served from 4 to 8 p.m. Eight wings will cos...

Plans are underway for this year's Mule Day Pageant in Enfield, with the event featuring a patriotic theme in recognition of America's 250th birthday. Organizers say the pageant will feature red, whit...

Vendors are being invited to participate in the Mule Days Vendor Fair on Saturday, October 3rd in Enfield. The vendor fair will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with setup beginning at 7 a.m. There is no en...

The Wayne and Clay County Soil and Water Conservation Districts will hold their annual fall fish sale on Thursday, September 17. Fish available for purchase include channel catfish, largemouth bass, h...

The 18th Annual Wayne County Antique Tractor Drive will take place on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th with antique tractor enthusiasts from across the region invited to participate. The drive is open...

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is among 30 universities nationwide ordered by the Pentagon to review academic, financial and research relationships with certain foreign institutions. The revi...

The deadline is approaching for children to enter the 2026 Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Prince and Princess Contest. The contest, sponsored by The Fairfield Banking Company, will be held Thursday, Septembe...

The 18th annual Fairfield Run/Walk 5K will return as part of the 2026 Fairfield Fall Fun Fest on Thursday, September 17. The event is sponsored by Fairfield National Bank and will be held at the corne...