Category Archives: Local News

The City of Fairfield for the first month of the new budget is in the black. For the month of May, the city brought in $1,486,866 and spent $1,407,491, leaving the city in the black by $115,379. For M...

Earlier this week at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Brian Green was sworn in as a new Deputy for the Sheriff's Office by County Clerk Joseph Davis. Brian's wife, Heather, was present and held the Bi...

If your daily community uses Illinois 130 heading into Olney, you will need to make alternative plans. The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that starting today, Illinois Route 130 w...

An FBI investigation is underway in Paris, Illinois. The agency yesterday raided the home of Jeremy Larson, who is the Superintendent of the Paris School District. No further details have been release...

The Fairfield City Council is set this evening at 6 at Fairfield City Hall. On the agenda, the city will take up an ordinance, amending the terms of appointments. The board will also make appointments...

Fairfield Memorial Hospital's Area Health Education Center has recently announced the recipients of scholarships. On Monday, officials announced that Mary Koontz of Fairfield Community High School and...

Officials with Hamilton County lifted their burn ban during the day on Monday. The order was put in place last week due to the dry conditions. Prior to Sunday's rain, it had been nearly 3 weeks since ...

Community Members and City Officials in Mount Carmel paid respects to a retiring firefighter Monday Evening. Raymond Griffin has been a firefighter with the city of Mount Carmel for 23 years. Robert B...

Illinois will be the first state in the nation to outlaw book bans. Governor Pritzker signed the legislation yesterday in Chicago. The measure will allow the Illinois secretary of state's office to de...

Governor Pritzker is using the "The Office" to spread wisdom to the younger generation. While delivering a commencement address at Northwestern University, the governor shared some practical advice he...