Category Archives: Local News
Fairfield BPW Foundation Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Fairfield Business and Professional Women's Foundation is accepting scholarship applications for Wayne County High School senior girls, and mature women returning to college. All scholarships will...
Apr 12, 2025
SECRETARY OF STATE MOBILE DMV UNIT IN ALBION TUESDAY
The Illinois Secretary of State mobile drivers license unit will be at the Edwards County Courthouse on Tuesday, April 15th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They now will process for Real ID's. Please take adva...
Apr 12, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY BOARD MET THURSDAY NIGHT, UPDATED INFORMATION ON THE HOTEL PROJECT ON FAIRFIELD'S WEST SIDE PROVIDED BY THE MAYOR
The Wayne County Board met in regular session last (Thursday) night. Fairfield Mayor, Gary Moore addressed the Board regarding the hotel project, sharing positive developments. He announced that the C...
Apr 11, 2025
PORTION OF THE LITTLE WABASH RIVER CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING, UPDATED RIVER STAGES
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has imposed restrictions on boat traffic along the Little Wabash River due to significant flooding issues. These restrictions cover the river from t...
Apr 11, 2025
DELAYS PERSIST IN CASE OF FORMER WABASH COUNTY DEPUTY
The court case involving former Wabash County Sheriff's Deputy Chase Cheadle has encountered yet another delay. During a preliminary hearing yesterday, special prosecutor Brian Towne and defense attor...
Apr 11, 2025
FRONTIER COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO HOST LINEMAN RODEO ON TOMORROW
The Frontier Community College Electrical Distribution Systems (EDS) program will host its annual Lineman Rodeo tomorrow (Saturday) at 9am. The event will take place at the utility poles behind Workfo...
Apr 11, 2025
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE RECENT WAYNE COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY MEETING
The Wayne County Republican Party met on Thursday, April 3rd in the basement boardroom of the Wayne County Courthouse. State Representative Dave Severin attended as a guest, providing updates on curre...
Apr 11, 2025
ILLINOIS NEWS SUMMARY FOR APRIL 11TH
More and more performers are lining up to play at this year's Illinois State Fair. The Chainsmokers will perform at the Grandstand stage on Friday, August 15th. The Grammy Award winning American elect...
Apr 11, 2025
NATIVE AMERICAN MASCOT BAN CLEARS THE ILLINOIS HOUSE, HEADS TO SENATE
Schools across Illinois such as Lawrenceville, Wayne City, Johnston City, DuQuoin, Casey-Westfield, Trenton-Wesclin, and Steeleville would have to change their team name, mascot and logo, if HB 1237 p...
Apr 11, 2025
TWO FAIRFIELD POLICE OFFICERS PARTICIPATING IN THE CHARITY BOXING EVENT, GUNS & HOSES AT FORD CENTER IN EVANSVILLE TOMORROW (SATURDAY) NIGHT
Two members of the Fairfield Police Department, Dane Horton and Daniel Hopper will be participating in the charity boxing event, Guns & Hoses to be held at The Ford Center in downtown Evansville t...
Apr 11, 2025