Category Archives: Local News
Several Ribbon Cuttings Coming Up in Albion
The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce has announced several ribbon cuttings that are coming up. The first one will take place on Tuesday of next week at the University of Illinois Extension Office. The ...
Tony Collins Jun 23, 2023
New Phone Number In Place for Clay County Animal Control and Shelter
The Clay County Board would like to inform the public that the new phone number established for the Clay County Animal Control and Shelter is (618)665-4545. The Clay County Animal Control and Shelter ...
Tony Collins Jun 23, 2023
White County Supervisor of Assessments Clarify's Senior Exemption Yearly Renewal Elimination
Supervisor of Assessments for White County Gary Baxley says he wants to provide some clarity after receiving several concerned phone calls following last week's White County Board meeting. In the repo...
Tony Collins Jun 23, 2023
Pritzker Extends Cocktails To-Go Law
Governor Pritzker is extending Illinois' cocktails to-go law for another five years. The governor signed a measure earlier this month that extends the law until August 1st, 2028. The Pandemic-era law ...
Tony Collins Jun 23, 2023
FCHS Board Recap from 6/22
The FCHS Board met for their regular monthly meeting Thursday evening with a full agenda. The board unanimously voted to hire Andy Julian as the new FCHS Superintendent. (More in a separate story) Aft...
Tony Collins Jun 22, 2023
FCHS Hires Andy Julian To Be Next Superintendent
The Fairfield Community High School Board during their meeting on Thursday approved the hiring of Andy Julian as their next superintendent. Julian prior to this upcoming school year has worked in educ...
Tony Collins Jun 22, 2023
Free Swimming in Fairfield on Friday
The Fairfield Parks District has announced that tomorrow is another Free Swimming Day in Fairfield. The free swim is being sponsored by Mitzi and John Marks in memory of Linda Reeves, Preston Mathews,...
Tony Collins Jun 22, 2023
McLeansboro City Council Meeting Recap from Tuesday
The McLeansboro City Council met for its regular monthly session for just under an hour Tuesday night. Kisha Incer and Carmen Black were sworn-in on to the Zoning Board of Appeals. It's a volunteer po...
Tony Collins Jun 22, 2023
FCHS Board Meets Tonight
Several things are on the agenda for the Fairfield Community High School Board this evening. The board looks to approve the consent agenda. Under old business, the board will look to pass a resolution...
Tony Collins Jun 22, 2023
Arrest Made in Clay County ATV Theft
On June 10, 2023 the Clay County Sheriff's Office received a report of a stolen ATV in Songer Township. On Wednesday, a deputy observed what he believed to the stolen ATV traveling on Vandalia Rd. nea...
Tony Collins Jun 22, 2023