Category Archives: Local News

An Illinois lawmaker is pushing for a ban on a group of potentially harmful ingredients commonly found in food and drinks. A measure introduced by state Senator Willie Preston would ban brominated veg...

With three bids turned in, city leaders in Grayville opted to test the real estate market instead and rejected those in favor of listing the former Grayville City Hall building at 122 S. Court Street ...

The Fairfield City Council met this evening, working through a 5 item agenda in 25 minutes. The council unanimously approved a $16,000 expenditure from the Recreation Fund for expenses related to the ...

Fairfield Police are investigating multiple car burglaries in the area of Clarence Ave, Manor Circle, Windsor Lane and West Center Drive. The thefts occurred overnight. We are asking for anyone who ma...

Jasper Water Works has announced that customers in the Mount Erie area are under a boil order until further notice. Crews were repairing a water leak in that area on Monday.

Trash in Cisne is a situation that is continuing to pop up in the village. In December, WFIW News reported that the village dumpsters were being closed off because of abuse. Since then, the village co...

Beginning today in Clay County, seasonal reduced weight limits will be in effect until further notice for all roads included in the county highway system with seasonal weight limit signs. This weight ...

FCHS arid ISAC will be presenting the 24-25 FAFSA Workshop night. Senior Students and parents are invited to join FCHS officials in the 3rd Floor Computer Lab Thursday at 6:00pm to get help completing...

Some of the northern counties in the WFIW Listening Area are under a Winter Weather Advisory. The National Weather Service at Lincoln put the advisory in place and says that early morning precipitatio...

The Albion Area Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards banquet over the weekend at Grayville. Rigg Family Care Pharmacy was named business of the year while the Albion VFW Post 8222 was named no...