Category Archives: Local News

Swimming will once again be a popular way for families to cool off and have fun this summer, but medical professionals warn that water activities can quickly become dangerous without proper supervisio...

  The Fairfield Lions Club held its third annual car show Saturday at Leo French Park. Despite early rain showers, 51 vehicles were entered in the event. Attendees also enjoyed food from local ve...

A reminder to the public that the Illinois Secretary of State, Department of Motor Vehicles facility in Fairfield has temporarily relocated to City Hall for the remainder of May while renovations are ...

Wayne County Sheriff's Department and Clay County Ambulance personnel responded to a crash Saturday on County Road 25 in Keith Township. Deputies says that 62-year-old Flora resident, James Glassford ...

Mark Curtis, Edwards County Correspondent has a recap of last (Monday) night's Edwards County School Board Meeting.

The New Hope Community Consolidated School District Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. Board members are expected to consider several financial, polic...

The 2026 Edwards County Mobile Home Tax Bills were mailed on Friday, May 15th. Taxes are due by July 31, 2026. Payments can be made in person at the Edwards County Collector's Office, 50 E Main Street...

Wayne City High School held its graduation ceremony on Sunday, celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2026. Alayna White was named class Valedictorian and was recognized for an outstanding acade...

More than 12 million Illinois residents are now connected to assistance for housing, food, healthcare, and other basic needs through 211 Illinois, following the completion of statewide coverage. Offic...

Fairfield National Bank held its annual meeting last week and re-elected three members to new terms on the board of directors. Re-elected to the board were Joey Hungerford, president and CEO of the ba...