(L-R: Triston Reed, Bryn Hobbs, Jayden Lewis Not pictured, Sean McMurray) The Fairfield City Council met in regular session last (Tuesday) night at City Hall. Just before the regular meeting, a public hearing was held regarding the proposed new tax levy for the city. Mayor Gary Moore asked those in attendance if a...

Dr. Paul Bruinsma, the Dean of Instruction at Frontier Community College in Fairfield, has submitted his resignation following his placement on leave on November 21st for an internal review of a confidential matter. His resignation was officially tendered last Friday. The Illinois Eastern Community College Board of Tru...

The Wayne County Board is set to meet for their regular monthly meeting Thursday night in the upstairs courtroom of the Wayne County Courthouse. On the agenda along with office and committee reports, is a re-organization of the board including voting for a Chairman and Vice-Chairman; approval of the November minutes...

US Representative Mike Bost announced on Monday that he has been confirmed by the House Republican Conference to serve another two-year term as chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. "It is a deep honor to have the trust of my colleagues to continue leading the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs,&...

Wayne City High School Counselor, Jenna Talbert has announced the Senior of the Month for December and that is Kylee Moore. Kylee in the daughter of James and Jennifer Moore and is involved in numerous activities at school including; Cheerleading, Beta Club, History Club and the Enrichment Program. Outside of school, K...

Wayne County Crimestoppers is offering a reward for the person or persons who stole a vehicle belonging to Tanner Horath of Cisne, a blue 1997 Dodge Ram 1500. Call or text Crimestoppers at 618-842-9777. Your tip could lead to a monetary reward.

The Illinois Supreme Court ruled last week that the smell of raw cannabis in a vehicle provides police with probable cause to conduct a search. This decision comes after a previous ruling that the odor of burnt cannabis does not grant such authority, creating a nuanced distinction for both motorists and law enforcement...

In 2023, Illinois found itself among the top five states grappling with a rising tide of vehicle thefts, alongside a staggering national total of over one million reported incidents. In response, the Illinois State Police stepped up to help residents safeguard their vehicles and reduce the risk of becoming victims. To ...

The Fairfield High School After Prom Committee has announced their 12 Days of Christmas winner for December 11th. The $250 winner is Nicole Simpson. The ticket was sold by Kortlyn Crnovich.

Anson Fenton, the former Police Chief of Wayne City, appeared in U.S. District Court in East St. Louis last Friday for his arraignment on charges related to the improper sale of forfeited vehicles for personal gain. During the hearing, Fenton waived his right to a full reading of the charges and entered a not guilty pl...

Homecoming King and Queen Candidates (Front row left to right): Hadley Walker, Misty Hearle, and Ella Krupp. (Back row left to right): Joshua Biggs, Cooper Bowen, and Ashton Stine. Cisne High School announced the candidates for the 2024 King and Queen last Friday, in anticipation of the coronation and dance scheduled f...

The Illinois ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines continues to be enforceable following a decision from the 7th Circuit US Court of Appeals. Last week, a three-judge panel extended a stay on a ruling from US District Judge Stephen McGlynn, who had deemed the Protect Illinois Communities Act unconstitution...

The boil water order for Western Wayne Route 4 Water District has been LIFTED. Water is now safe for human consumption.

(photo credit: JCSO Facebook) Sadarius C. Turner, a 25-year-old from Atlanta, GA, is currently in custody following a high-speed chase last Thursday that began in Washington County and ended with a crash on I-57 near Benton. Turner faces charges of Reckless Driving and Aggravated Fleeing and Attempting to Elude after l...

29-year-old Tanner Jay Horath of Rinard was arrested by Wayne County Sheriff's Deputies last Friday evening on a Wayne County warrant on numerous charges including; Possession of Methamphetamine, Driving While License Suspended, Transportation or Possession of Open Alcohol by Driver, Seat Belt Violation, Expired Licens...

Wayne County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of a two-vehicle accident last Friday morning in Cisne. Deputies say a 2003 Ford Focus driven by 18-year-old Conner Smith of Cisne was traveling South on Watkins St. when the Smith vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection on Central St. and Watki...

Help at Home, Wayne County Senior Citizens Center and Chamber of Commerce would like to announce the Annual Senior Citizen's Christmas Light Tour is tonight (Monday). Must be 55 and older to ride. Rides Mass Transit will be providing transportation for this event. Pick up locations will be as follows: The Village Apa...

Albion's Our Angel of Hope of SE Illinois Committee, a 501C3 non-profit organization is selling raffle tickets for the holidays for a chance to win a $600 gift certificate at Country Home Processing in Albion. All proceeds raised from the sale of these raffle tickets will go toward the maintenance and upkeep for the C...

The Secret Santa Committee of the Fairfield CP Church would like to remind the public that those who had a name on the Secret Santa Tree at Kincaid's, those gifts will be available for pickup this Saturday, December 14th at the CP Church on outer West Delaware in Fairfield. Pickup time is from 8am til 12 noon.

Midwest Food Bank and the Clothesline are organizing the annual free Christmas Food Box giveaway. This year's event is this Saturday (December 14th) from 7am to 10am at the Midwest Food Bank, just south of the Fairfield Police Department off Leininger Road in Fairfield. They are seeking monetary donations from local ch...