Category Archives: Local News

    Market Street MTC, a non-profit organization devoted to enhancing the central business district of Mount Carmel, is seeking funding for new public art projects. Focused on aesthetics, ac...

The North Side Grade School - PTO in Fairfield will be holding their 3rd Annual Spooktacular Fall Carnival tonight (Friday) from 6:00 to 8:00 p,m with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Activities will includ...

The annual Fall Carnival in Wayne City will take place on Sunday, October 26th offering an afternoon of carnival games, costume judging, trunk or treat, and more for families in the community. Festivi...

Blue Point Church in Cisne invites the community to a Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, October 26th from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Kids are encouraged to wear costumes and enjoy free candy. Hotdogs and chips w...

Illinois youth deer hunters set a new record during the 2025 youth deer season, harvesting a preliminary total of 4,714 deer statewide from October 11-13. This total surpasses last year's figure of 4,...

Local law enforcement officials have reported two arrests on Wednesday. 37- year-old Joel L. Waldrop was taken into custody late Wednesday afternoon by Wayne City Police on a charge of Domestic Batter...

Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for recent thefts in the area. According to reports, an individual entered a trailer bel...

The City of Fairfield Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its annual Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday, December 6th at 5:00 PM. This year's event promises to bring a unique twist to holiday ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced plans to reopen 2,100 Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices nationwide effective today (Thursday). The move comes as the agency works to resume crit...

The Board of Trustees of the Illinois Eastern Community College District met on Tuesday at Lincoln Trail College in Robinson. During the meeting, the Board approved the minutes from its previous sessi...