Category Archives: Local News

Cooluli is recalling approximately 250,000 mini fridges following reports that the appliances can short circuit and catch fire. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the recall involves certain ...

The Centralia Balloon Fest returns this weekend with a new location this year at Fairview Park, 1010 West Broadway in Centralia. The free event will feature balloon flights and balloon glows Friday an...

Illinois State Police Troop 9 will conduct special nighttime enforcement patrols in several area counties during August and September. Troop 9 Commander Lieutenant Bruce Waggoner said the patrols will...

Illinois Tollway Expected To Vote On Largest Rate Hike In State History (Chicago, IL) -- The Illinois Tollway is expected to vote today on the largest toll rate hike in state history. If approved, tol...

Wayne County Treasurer Yvette Anderson reminds Wayne County Tax payers that 2025 payable 2026 property tax bills first installment is due Friday, September 4th while the second installment is due Frid...

Buttons for the 2026 Fairfield Fall Fun Fest are now on sale, with this year's design recognizing two major anniversaries. The button commemorates the 100th anniversary of Fairfield Community High Sch...

The Fairfield Elks Lodge is inviting the community to a Back-to-School Bingo night on Saturday night. The event begins at 7 p.m. at the Fairfield Elks Lodge. Participants are encouraged to wear their ...

The Du Quoin State Fair returns later this month for 11 days of concerts, racing, carnival rides, livestock shows and other entertainment, with admission to the fairgrounds once again free. The 2026 f...

Anthony Wayne American Legion Post #176 will hold a pork chop dinner on Saturday at the Legion, 111 SW Fourth Street in Fairfield. Serving will begin at noon and continue while supplies last. Each din...

Southern Gospel group The Lesters will be in concert at Merriam Community Church on Sunday, August 23rd. The concert will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the church, located at 846 County Road 2300 East in Fai...