Category Archives: Local News
WAYNE COUNTY CRIMESTOPPERS OFFERS REWARD AFTER THEFTS
Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for recent thefts in the area. According to reports, an individual entered a trailer bel...
Oct 23, 2025
CITY OF FAIRFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES TROPICAL CHRISTMAS PARADE
The City of Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday, December 6th at 5:00 PM. This year's event promises to bring a unique twist to holiday ...
Oct 23, 2025
USDA TO REOPEN 2,100 FARM SERVICE AGENCY OFFICES, RELEASE OVER $3 BILLION IN FARM PAYMENTS
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced plans to reopen 2,100 Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices nationwide effective today (Thursday). The move comes as the agency works to resume crit...
Oct 23, 2025
ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD APPROVES POLICY UPDATES, REPAIRS, AND PERSONNEL CHANGES AT OCTOBER MEETING
The Board of Trustees of the Illinois Eastern Community College District met on Tuesday at Lincoln Trail College in Robinson. During the meeting, the Board approved the minutes from its previous sessi...
Oct 23, 2025
TWO-VEHICLE CRASH ON ROUTE 45 INJURES FOUR, JUVENILE AIRLIFTED TO HOSPITAL
A two-vehicle accident on Route 45 near Norris City resulted in multiple injuries Wednesday. Emergency crews arrived to find one vehicle on its side following the collision. Although initial reports i...
Oct 23, 2025
VILLAGE OF WEST SALEM TO REVIEW INSURANCE, LEVY REQUEST, AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AT OCTOBER BOARD MEETING
The Village of West Salem Board of Trustees will convene for its regular monthly meeting on Monday, October 27th, at 6:30 p.m. Key items on the agenda include approval of minutes from prior meetings, ...
Oct 23, 2025
ILLINOIS BILL PROPOSES LIFETIME FOID CARDS AND CONCEALED CARRY LICENSES
A new proposal in the Illinois General Assembly could make Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) cards and concealed carry licenses valid for the lifetime of the holder. House Bill 3139, introduced dur...
Oct 23, 2025
SCAM TEXT MESSAGES IMPERSONATING ILLINOIS DMV
The Illinois Sheriff's Association, together with most area Sheriff's Departments, is alerting residents about fraudulent text messages claiming to be from the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles (D...
Oct 23, 2025
HAMILTON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL DINNER FEATURES "A NIGHT AT THE RACES" THEME
The Hamilton County Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Dinner on Saturday, November 15 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Piopolis, with this year's theme set as "A Night at the Races!" ...
Oct 23, 2025
CLINTON COUNTY SHERIFF REPORTS POSSIBLE IDENTITY IN DISCOVERY OF HUMAN REMAINS NEAR CENTRALIA
Clinton County Sheriff Dan Travous says investigators have a possible identity for human remains found on October 10th outside Centralia in unincorporated Clinton County. The lead came after an earlie...
Oct 23, 2025