Category Archives: Local News
IDPH Recommends Healthcare Facilities Adopt Measures As RSV Increase
The Illinois Department of Public Health is advising healthcare facilities across the state to step up mitigation efforts to minimize the spread of respiratory viruses. The recommendation comes as hal...
Tony Collins Dec 15, 2023
ICC Rejects ComEd, Ameren Illinois' Multi-Year Integrated Grid Plans
The Illinois Commerce Commission is rejecting Ameren Illinois and ComEd’s integrated grid plans. The proposals would have increased customer rates. The commission found that both companies faile...
Tony Collins Dec 15, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses To Block Illinois' Assault Weapons Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court is declining to block Illinois’ assault weapons ban. Justice Amy Coney Barrett denied an emergency request for an injunction. A similar request was denied by the court in ...
Tony Collins Dec 15, 2023
Full Recap of FCHS Board Meeting
The FCHS Board met last night for their regular monthly meeting with personnel issues being the major task. The board unanimously voted to hire Robert D. Wells II as the new District Superintendent fo...
Tony Collins Dec 15, 2023
Wells Named Superintendent of Fairfield Community High School
WFIW News has confirmed Robert D Wells II, current principal at Fairfield Community High School, is the new superintendent of Fairfield Community High School. Wells took the Principal’s position...
Tony Collins Dec 14, 2023
Wayne City Trash Pickup Delayed Next Week
Village officials in Wayne City want to let the public know of a delay in trash pickup next week. Village officials say that Republic Services, the company the collects trash in Wayne City, will be ru...
Tony Collins Dec 14, 2023
Cisne FFA Finishes 2nd in Agronomy Competition
The Cisne FFA Agronomy team of Claire Cannon, Kenzie Alvis, Aidyn Dickey, Allison Shannon, Ava Lewis, Mikkie Hearle, and Alex Miller finished as the 2nd place team in Section 23 competition held Novem...
Tony Collins Dec 14, 2023
Cisne Man Arrested Saturday in Olney Following Traffic Stop
A Cisne man was arrested by Olney police late last week following a traffic stop. At 12:18 AM on Saturday, Olney Police pulled over a vehicle operate by 47-year-old Jeremy L. Beck for driving on an ex...
Tony Collins Dec 14, 2023
FMH 3D Mobile Mammography Unit In Cisne on Saturday
Fairfield Memorial Hospital has announced their 3D Mobile Mammography Unit will be in Cisne on Saturday at the Horizon Healthcare Cisne Clinic. The unit will be on hand and open at 8 AM. Officials say...
Tony Collins Dec 14, 2023
Additional Head Start Classrooms Coming to Edwards and Hamilton Counties
Wabash Area Development has announced that they will be adding additional head start classes in Edwards and Hamilton Counties. WADI says those classes will be available in January of 2024. If you have...
Tony Collins Dec 14, 2023