Category Archives: Local News

Illinois lawmakers are pushing for a statewide child tax credit. A bill introduced yesterday would offer 300-dollars per child starting in 2025 for families who earn less than the median income. If ap...

The newest exhibition at the Illinois State Museum is now on view at its Springfield museum on the Capitol Complex. The Presidential Illinois exhibition displays significant artifacts highlighting the...

A Cook County judge is rejecting a bid to delay a challenge to former President Donald Trump’s candidacy in Illinois. Lawyers for Trump filed a motion to halt legal proceedings in Illinois until...

The Wayne City Prom Court has been announced officially. Freshman- Addison Caldwell, Peyton Dirks, Rhyver Tibbs, Anthony Leonardi Sophomores- Emma Griswold, Alayna White, Javen Loker, Dawson Wood Juni...

Early voting in Ilinois begins today across the state. Different counties have different procedures on how the early voting will work. In Wayne County, early voting will take place in the County Clerk...

Clay County Hospital would like to welcome their new EMS Manager, Krista Anthony. Krista comes to Clay County Hospital from Mississippi but grew up in Eastern Tennessee. Krista has worked in public sa...

The Salem Police Department is saddened to announce the passing of retired K-9 Freddy. K-9 Freddy served the City of Salem and surrounding area for nearly 7 years from 2015-2022. Throughout his career...

Kindergarten registration for Johnsonville Elementary School wil be held on Monday, March 11″ from 3:30-5:30p.m. This registration is for all students who will be entering Kindergarten in the fa...

The Cornerstone Church of Fairfield will be hosting its Semi-Annual Homecoming/Prom Dress giveaway. The event will be held on, Saturday, February 17th, from 8 AM until Noon in the Fellowship Hall. The...

The Fairfield FFA Alumni is hosting the annual Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner on Friday February 16th at Fairfield Community High School Cafeteria before the FCHS Boys Basketball game with Carmi-White ...