Near-record to record warmth is expected across the region through Tuesday before a major change in the weather pattern later this week. The National Weather Service in Paducah says high temperatures today and Tuesday are expected to reach the upper 80s to lower 90s, well above normal for mid-October. Overnight lows wi...

Daylight Saving Time will come to an end on Sunday, November 1st, giving most Americans an extra hour of sleep as clocks are turned back one hour. Residents are reminded to set their clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night, October 31st. The official time change takes place at 2 a.m. Sunday, when clo...

An Albion Police Department squad car was destroyed by fire this (Monday) morning outside the Edwards County Sheriff's Office. Albion Assistant Police Chief and Fire Chief Scott Meserole had parked the Ford squad car at the sheriff's office as part of his normal routine and had gone inside the building when a passerby ...

The Wesleyan Church of Fairfield is currently collecting new and gently used coats for its annual Coat Giveaway. Both children's and adult sizes are needed. Donations may be dropped off at the church door located along U.S. Highway 45, approximately one mile north of the Fairfield airport. The annual Coat Giveaway will...

Clay County Hospital and Medical Clinics will hold its popular Reduced Rate Lab Fair from Thursday through October 31st. Vouchers may be picked up at any time during regular business hours at Clay County Hospital or at CCH clinics in Flora, Louisville and Clay City. Blood draws must be completed between October 15th an...

Deaconess Illinois Crossroads in Mt. Vernon has received five-star ratings in three patient experience categories based on recent data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The hospital earned top ratings for cleanliness, nurse communication and patient recommendations. The recognition was highlighted ...

Carmi's new skate park is nearing completion, with the final concrete pad scheduled to be poured today (Monday) at Bradshaw Park. The project, known as Bulldog Skate Park, has been spearheaded by local skateboard enthusiasts who wanted to provide a dedicated place for residents, especially younger skaters, to enjoy the...

Illinois State Police are reminding motorists to slow down and move over after two ISP squad cars were struck in separate Scott's Law-related crashes on Illinois interstates during a three-day period. The first crash occurred Thursday at approximately 11:49 p.m. on Interstate 55 northbound near milepost 106.5. An ISP t...

The City of Fairfield began what officials call a "free chlorine burn" of the city's water system on Monday. According to Fairfield Water Department Superintendent Cole Young, the city will temporarily switch from its normal use of chloramines - a combination of chlorine and ammonia - to chlorine alone. The p...

Today is Columbus Day, Monday, October 12th, and the federal and state holiday means several government offices, banks, schools, and other services across Illinois will be closed. Columbus Day is observed annually on the second Monday in October and is one of the holidays recognized by both the federal government and t...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules JV Football vs. CZRE at the Trainyard 6:00 p.m. Lady Mules Volleyball at Edwards County (3 Levels) PINK-OUT GAME 5:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Frontier Bobcats at Lincoln Trail College AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM THE WEEKEND: HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY...

LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Benton Showcase 9:00 a.m. OTHER ARE SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: GRAYVILLE ROUND-ROBIN TOURNAMENT: Grayville vs Cisne Hutsonville vs Salem JV Grayville vs Hutsonville Cisne vs Salem JV Cisne...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Fairfield Mules Football at CZRE 7:00 p.m. LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler Pre-Game Show begins at 6:30 p.m. on WFIW-FM 104.9, wfiwradio.com and tocsportsnetwork.com HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE: Carmi-White County at Edwards County Red Hill at Johnston City Sesser-Valier-Wa...

SPORTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at Hamilton County (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Cumberland Invite at Lakeland College 4:30 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne at Grayville HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Hamilt...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Tennis vs. Carterville at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JUNIOR HIGH CROSS COUNTRY: SIJHSAA CLASS S CROSS COUNTRY REGIONAL AT SUMMERSVILLE: Jasper, New Hope, Geff, Cisne, and Wayne City will all be participating SIJHSAA CLASS M CROSS COUNTRY R...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Flora at the Mule Barn (All 3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Wayne City at North Clay JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL STATE TOURNAMENT AT THE OASIS SPORTS COMPLEX IN MARION: SIJHSAA CLASS S STATE TOURNAMENT SEMIFINAL: St. Joe (Ol...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules JV Football at Flora 6:00 p.m. Mules Golfer River Wise at the IHSA Class 1A Sectional at Monticello Lady Mules Golfer Amelia Hopfinger at the IHSA Class 1A Sectional at Roxana Lady Mules Tennis vs. Mt. Carmel at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH ...

LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: HOMECOMING DANCE 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. At the Mule Barn OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: BLACK DIAMOND CONFERENCE FOOTBALL: Eldorado at Red Hill JUNIOR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL STATE TOURNAMENT AT THE OASIS SPORTS COMPLEX AT MARION: SIJHSAA CLASS S STATE TOUR...