Category Archives: Local News

Illinois service workers hoping for a financial break from the new federal "no tax on tips" provision are in for a surprise: the state will continue to tax tip income, despite the recent change at the...

State Representative Dave Severin has launched his annual Backpacks for Buddies and Stuff the Backpacks Holiday Donation Drive to support minors in emergency foster care and others needing basic suppl...

A light wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain moved through the Fairfield area last night, leaving up to an inch of snow on the ground in some locations. Illinois Department of Transportation (...

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department, Cisne Fire Department, and Wayne County Ambulance personnel responded just after 11:30 Monday night to a motor vehicle accident on County Highway 12, just north ...

Illinois State Police Troop 9 and the Fairfield Rural Fire Department responded shortly after 1 a.m. this (Tuesday) morning to a report of a semi striking a guardrail on I-64 eastbound at milepost 109...

A festive event to support local students is coming up. The "Catch Us If You Can Gingerbread Run" will take place on Saturday, December 6th at Northside Grade School in Fairfield.. The holiday-themed ...

The City of Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday, December 6th in downtown Fairfield at 5:00 PM. This year's event promises to bring a un...

Edwards County correspondent, Mark Curtis has the Albion City Council meeting recap from last (Monday) night.  

The Village of Cisne is inviting families to kick off the holiday season with its annual Small Town Christmas celebration, set for Friday, December 5th from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Festivities will take place ...

The Edwards County Farm Bureau has announced the return of its beloved holiday tradition, "Bob's Tree," now in its fourteenth year. The project honors the late Bob Mason, former Edwards County Farm Bu...