Category Archives: Local News

The Fairfield Community High School Board of Education will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. in the FCHS Study Hall. Updates include; district revenues and expenses, registration and enrollment, CD rates, the ...

A Louisiana man was struck and killed by a vehicle while walking on Interstate 64 east of Mt. Vernon early Friday morning. Jefferson County Coroner Roger Hayse said 30-year-old Travon Thomas was prono...

The 31st annual White County Crop Tour will be held on Wednesday. Individuals are invited for breakfast refreshments the morning of the program, starting at 7:00 a.m. in the basement meeting room of t...

Hamilton Memorial Hospital is inviting area residents to take advantage of its annual Fall Lab Fair, offering affordable wellness laboratory testing to help individuals monitor their health. The event...

Illinois is establishing a new flood rebate program designed to provide financial assistance to homeowners whose properties are damaged by flooding. Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation allowing lo...

Illinois State Police say road rage incidents are on the rise across the state and troopers are increasing enforcement efforts to target aggressive drivers. ISP Director Brendan Kelly said troopers ha...

A new Illinois law updating decades-old vehicle regulations for modern farm equipment will take effect January 1st. Governor JB Pritzker signed Senate Bill 3208, which changes the Illinois Vehicle Cod...

Fairfield Community High School will hold its annual Meet the Mules event tonight (Friday) giving fans an opportunity to meet student-athletes and other participants in fall activities. Doors to the M...

Organizers of the 2026 West Salem Homecoming and Chowder have announced the Grand Marshal and emcee for this year's parade. The parade is tomorrow (Saturday) beginning at 9:30am. Retired West Salem Fi...

  Longtime educator and Fairfield Community High School graduate Linda Monge will serve as a special alumni speaker during the FCHS 100th year celebration banquet on October 3. Monge, a 1968 FCHS...