Several cases were resolved in Wayne County Circuit Court in Fairfield Thursday. Seth M.G. Bradford, 29, of Fairfield, was sentenced to two years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on a Class 3 felony charge of unlawful possession of methamphetamine. Bradford had previously been sentenced to one year of probatio...

A new book chronicling the history of churches throughout Wayne County will be released for sale tomorrow (Saturday) at two Fairfield locations. "So Great a Cloud of Witnesses: The Churches of Wayne County, Illinois" is a 200-page hardback book featuring an index and numerous historical photographs. Copies wi...

The Crossville Village Board has approved a proposal from Aveo Energy Solar to install a solar energy system at the village's sewer plant. The project carries an initial cost of $55,500, but incentives and rebates are expected to reduce the expense to approximately $43,381. The system is projected to pay for itself in ...

An 18-year-old Mt. Carmel man has been sentenced to 17 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after pleading guilty to armed robbery in Wabash County Circuit Court Tuesday. Joshua Parrish appeared in court with Public Defender William Easton and entered a guilty plea to one count of armed robbery, a Class X fe...

The Illinois Department of Human Services has revised its plans for Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna, announcing that 25 psychiatric beds will remain at the facility rather than eliminating all 75 beds. The decision was announced in a joint statement from Republican State Senators Terri Bryant and ...

Officials at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois in Marion celebrated the launch of American Airlines' nonstop service to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport Thursday morning. The celebration, held October 15th recognized the individuals and organizations involved in bringing the new air service to Southern Illino...

A pork burger and pork chop fundraiser will be held Monday on the Albion Square to support three ministries. Serving will begin at 10 a.m., with pork burgers available for $4 and pork chops for $6. Soda and water will also be available. Proceeds will support Oil Belt Christian Service Camp, Casas Por Cristo and Mission...

Millions of Americans receiving Social Security benefits will see an increase in their monthly payments beginning in January 2027. The Social Security Administration announced Wednesday that benefits will increase by 3.6 percent as part of the annual cost-of-living adjustment. The increase is expected to provide retire...

The Illinois Farm Bureau is accepting applications for its Rural Development Grant Program, which is returning for a fourth year. A total of $120,000 in grant funding will be available during the 2026-27 cycle to support projects benefiting farmers, families and rural communities across Illinois. Last year, the program...

The Willow Tree gift store at 106 East Main St. in Fairfield will close at the end of December, owners Cathy and Wes York announced. In a statement, the Yorks said the decision was a difficult one and thanked customers, friends and employees for their support over the past 23 years. They said they are grateful to every...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Fairfield Mules Football vs. Hamilton County at the Trainyard 7:00 p.m **SENIOR NIGHT** - Seniors for Football, Cheer, Band, and Cross Country will be recognized before the game. WFIW's LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler EXPANDED Pre-Game Show will begin at 6:00 p.m. with Mules Head Coach, Justi...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at Carmi-White County (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. The Black Diamond Conference-East title will be on the line and with a Fairfield victory, it will secure the outright conference championship. Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Black Diamond Conference Championship ...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: NO LOCAL EVENTS SCHEDULED AREA SPORTS RESULTS FROM TUESDAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: The Fairfield Lady Mules Volleyball Team took care of business Tuesday night at the Mule Barn, sweeping Eldorado in a Black Diamond Conference matchup and s...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball vs. Eldorado at the Mule Barn (3 Levels) 5:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Roger lee Invitational at Dolan Lake 4:00 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis at Salem 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne vs. Carmi-White County Wayne Ci...

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...