A heat wave is expected to develop in southern Illinois and surrounding areas, lasting into at least most of next week, according to the National Weather Service in Paducah, Kentucky. High temperatures are expected to reach into the upper 90s starting Monday and continuing for most of the week. Dry weather is expecte...

Wayne County's unemployment rate for July came in at 4.8 percent. Unemployment is reported to be down across south-central Illinois for the month of July, and lower compared to a year ago. Edwards County does continue to show one of the higher rates for the area, at 8.7 percent. Hamilton County recorded a rate of 4....

An investigation into prostitution has led detectives to a southern Illinois home they say they've been to before. Media reports say according to the Williamson County Sheriff's Office, detectives arrested Christina Shadowens at a home in the 9100 block of Maneese Lane on Thursday. During a search, about 150 grams of ...

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a new measure establishing rules on who can use electric bikes and scooters, including how fast they can go and where they can go. The governor signed the measure this past Wednesday. It's expected to take effect January 1st. The measure establishes regulations on "micr...

Vitruvias Therapeutics is voluntarily recalling one lot of thyroid medication because the tablets may be stronger than intended. The recall involves Thyroid Tablets, USP 30 mg, lot number 504950, which were distributed between Jan. 31 and Sept. 30, 2025. The medication expires Sept. 30, 2026. The company says taking su...

The Southern Illinois Made Expo will return to Marion with an increased focus on giving young entrepreneurs and local artists an opportunity to showcase their talents alongside established Southern Illinois businesses. The 2026 Southern Illinois Made Expo will be held Saturday, September 12, at The Pavilion, 1602 Sioux...

Illinois election officials are reviewing how a recent U.S. Supreme Court order could affect mail-in ballots ahead of the November 3 election. The order allows the Trump administration, for now, to move forward with an executive order that could impose new restrictions on the handling of mail ballots. Illinois is among...

Illinois schools continue to struggle with teacher shortages, with rural districts facing some of the greatest challenges. According to the Association of Illinois Rural and Small Schools, teacher vacancies during the 2025-26 school year were 38% higher statewide than in 2022. In rural districts, vacancies were up 67% ...

Illinois is set to receive up to $768 million as part of a $17.1 billion multi-state settlement with Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined nearly three dozen attorneys general in suing Meta in 2023, alleging the company designed features to encourage addictive ...

Aviation enthusiasts, pilots, prospective aircraft owners and anyone interested in flight are invited to the 18th Annual Midwest Aviation Expo at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport. The three-day event will be held Thursday, September 10, through Saturday, September 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Admission, parking and lo...

LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Volleyball at the Lady Mules Kickoff Classic at the Mule Barn and Center Street School Fairfield vs. North Clay Fairfield vs. Lawrenceville Cisne vs. Carmi-White County Cisne vs. Newton Mules and Lady Mules Cross Country at the Tom Wickham...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Football at Red Hill 7:00 p.m. WFIW's coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. with the LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler Pre-Game Show. Broadcast is available on WFIW 104.9, wfiwradio.com, and tocsportsnetwork.com OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL FALL BASEBALL: Wayne City vs. Agape Christian...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Lady Mules Tennis at Newton 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne at NCOE Wayne City at Hamilton County HIGH SCHOOL FALL BASEBALL: Wayne City at Brownstown JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Fairfield vs. Jasper New Hope vs. St. Joe Cisne vs. Patoka Wayne City at Rome J...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Golf at Richland County 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Fairfield vs. Lawrenceville-Parkview New Hope at Norris City Cisne at Allendale-St. Mary's (JV) JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL: New Hope at Norris City COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Frontier Bobcats a...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules and Lady Mules Golf vs. Edwards County, North Clay, and Red Hill at the Fairfield Public Golf Course 4:00 p.m. Lady Mules Tennis at Centralia 4:00 p.m. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Cisne vs. Dietrich Wayne City vs. Okawville JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Jasper at G...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: JV Mules Football vs. Edwards County at the Trainyard 6:00 p.m. Lady Mules Volleyball at Richland County 5:00 p.m. Mules and Lady Mules Golf at the BDC Tournament Preview at the Franklin County Country Club 9am Lady Mules Tennis vs. Benton at the Lakeside Tennis Courts 4:00 p.m. OTHER ARE...

LOCAL SPORTS FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 22ND ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: NO EVENTS SCHEDULED OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH GIRLS SOFTBALL: FAIRFIELD FUTURES SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT AT SOUTHWEST PARK Crab Orchard vs. Carmi Mt. Carmel vs. New Hope Hamilton County vs. Flora Woodlawn vs. Edwards County FAIRFIELD JUNIOR FOO...

ON THE SCHEDULE TODAY AT FCHS: Mules Football at Edwards County - Annual Shrine Game LeMond's Chevrolet Chrysler Pre-Game Show begins at 6:30 p.m. on WFIW-FM 104.9. Kickoff at 7:00 p.m. with the game video streamed on wfiwradio.com and tocsportsnetwork.com. OTHER AREA SPORTS FOR TODAY: JR HIGH BOYS BASEBALL: Wayne City...