Category Archives: Local News

Organizers of the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest are reminding the public that pets will not be allowed in the festival area during this year's event, set for September 17th through the 20th. The restriction...

Tameka Balding (left), a 2025 IECC Adult Education graduate, is now pursuing Early Childhood Education while operating her own daycare business in Mt. Carmel, Illinois. She is pictured with Danyelle A...

Jim Edgar, Illinois' 38th governor who served from 1991 to 1999, has died at age 79. Edgar, a moderate Republican known for his bipartisan approach and commitment to public service, passed away Sunday...

A motorcycle rider was seriously injured in a crash Sunday afternoon at the I-57 Drag Strip in Franklin County. Authorities say the accident occurred just after 4 p.m. while the rider was on the strip...

The Wayne County Democratic Party will hold a meeting on Wednesday, September 17th, at 6 p.m. at the Wayne County Courthouse. The agenda includes discussions on upcoming events and projects. Attendees...

The Enfield Village Board held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday night, approving the annual audit and tentative budget for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025. The audit showed all fund bala...

The New Hope Grade School Board is set to meet on Tuesday September 16th at 7:00 P.M. The evening will begin with a public hearing, offering community members the chance to provide input on the propos...

Kent Henson is pictured with his winning button from the 2025 auction from the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest committee. Henson purchased button #1. (Photo courtesy of the Fairfield Fall Fun Fest Committee) ...

An Edwards County man has been sentenced to prison time for aggravated driving under the influence. On Monday, September 8th, 50-year-old Jason B. Bryant of Grayville was sentenced in Edwards County C...

The Wayne County Board met in regular session Thursday evening, September 11th with all 14 members present. Board members first heard from Mt. Erie officials regarding ditch erosion along Route 161 ne...